Artists who compete on talent shows like American Idol need to feel confident in what they wear on stage in order to deliver the best possible performance. Why shouldn’t that same rule apply to the hosts? Ryan Seacrest gave viewers a treat on the March 30 episode of the singing competition that aired on the 2026 TV schedule by going barefoot, and yeah, he knows those tootsies are going viral.
As the Top 14 American Idol contestants took the stage on March 30, Kyndal Inskeep wore no shoes as she sang "Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus" to match the night’s theme of Songs of Faith. Ryan Seacrest decided to forgo his footwear as well when he joined her on stage, and he spoke to ET about it afterward, saying:
