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What do you do when you have a wardrobe malfunction on national TV? Well, if you're Ryan Seacrest, you just swap your undergarments with your stylist.
Ryan Seacrest revealed a behind-the-scenes wardrobe malfunction to his co-host Kelly Ripa on Monday’s episode of “Live With Kelly and Ryan,” explaining that, during a commercial break of the season finale of “American Idol,” on Sunday (5/22/22) his stylist, Miles advised: “We need to change your underwear.”
Seacrest joked, “Apparently, America voted, and decided there was anatomy in the shot.”
Ryan went on to explain that he didn't bring a change of underwear, so, like a true friend and even better stylist, Miles was apparently prepared. Seacrest confessed, “He says, ‘Don’t worry — I’ve got mine,’”
A surprised and grossed-out Ripa quips, “Nope. No.”
The story continues as Ryan says, “So we go backstage during the commercial and find a little corner and I’m literally taking off my pants, off my underwear, and putting his on.”
He addresses their live audience looking for a little relatability, “Guys, anything for the show, right? It’s a family show.”
Ryan asked Kelly what she would have done in that situation and she expressed that she would have made them adjust the camera angle, explaining, “women do not share panties.”
Then Kelly asks the question the rest of America wanted to when she asked if the undergarments were “diminishing or enhancing?”
The answer: apparently, enhancing. Good for you, Ryan.
After gaining national attention for the undies swap, Miles, Ryan's stylist even responded on Instagram with a lighthearted post (below).