Ryan Seacrest shares ‘cringe’ 2016 throwback pics –

Ryan Seacrest hopped on the “2026 is the new 2016” development with a star-studded publish.

On Wednesday, January 14, the Wheel of Fortune host, 51, took to Instagram with a montage of decade-previous images. Within the unfold, Ryan relished in humorous filters and selfies with celebrities like Taylor Swift and Michelle Obama. He also included a few household images and behind-the-scenes clips from major occasions, including Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Super Bowl 50, and the 2016 Olympics, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

He captioned the nostalgic publish, “The internet’s calling 2026 the new 2016, back when posts were less polished, filters were more intense, and we embraced cringe… Or maybe the last one was just me…”

Fans have been reeling in the comments, with a few suggesting the host deliver again his 2016 look.

One said, “Bring back the facial hair!!!!”

Another added, “Damn! Bring that facial hair back.”

A 3rd chimed in, “bearded Ryan >>>>>.”

His followers haven’t seen his beard since the starting of last yr, when he sported an extended haircut and a clear-reduce beard in a promo for American Idol’s Season 23.

At the time, a few couldn’t acknowledge the host as they rushed to the comments.

A fan wrote, “I like the beard! Very handsome!”

Someone else responded, “Bearded @ryanseacrest wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card. Can’t wait for the new season of @americanidol !”

A 3rd added, “Looking quite different there, Ryan @ryanseacrest, but still charming as always, sweet that your mom appeared.”

Although his facial hair was warmly welcomed, the host reverted to his ordinary look shortly after.

Throughout his time in Hollywood, Ryan has primarily saved the same clear look with a swept again reduce, a cleanly shaved face, and a pointy swimsuit. His model has earned him a group at Macy’s, composed of contemporary businesswear.

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“I always aim to be classic,” he beforehand told the Hollywood Reporter.

Ryan hasn’t slowed down since he first got here on the scene in 1993 as the host of the ESPN present Radical Outdoor Challenge. His longest-working working relationship has been with American Idol, which he has hosted since 2002, when Kelly Clarkson grew to become the actuality competitors’s first-ever winner.

Since then, he has gone on to work on a number of exhibits, including Live with Kelly and Mark, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, and Wheel of Fortune, which is his most current gig. After Pat Sajak retired last season, Seacrest took over and now hosts alongside Vanna White.