Ryan Seacrest Goes Barefoot, Delays Idol Results

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Ryan C. Cress made waves on American Idol season 24 by going barefoot on stage during

the March 30th episode.

For the first time in the show's history, he delayed announcing the top 12 contestants

because of an unprecedented 10 million votes that needed extra time to count.

Instead of revealing the results right then, they'll drop at the top of the next show

on April 6th.

It all started when C. Cress chatted with contestant Kendall Innskeep, who performed

without shoes.

He kicked his own off to join her, hopping around his cameras caught every toe.

The 51-year-old host later told Entertainment Tonight he wanted to feel grounded and show

off his fresh $42 pedicure.

Fans lit up social media with reactions, loving the fun, relaxed vibe amid the high stakes

competition.

Earlier that night, the top 20 got cut down to 14, sending home Abayomi, Genevieve Hayward,

Kutter Bradley, Madison Moon, Makaya, and Ruby.

Rey, it kept everyone on edge for the big reveal.

C. Cress has hosted Idol for years, first on Fox from 2002 to 2016, now on ABC since

2018.

He aims to make viewers feel at home, like family watching together, no matter the age.

With votes still being tallied, Tune in Monday to see who makes the top 12, idols keeping

us guessing like never before.