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Ryan Seacrest & Rita Ora Host Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve: Behind the Scenes

Eyewitness News ABC7NYJanuary 5, 20262 min25,143 views
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Hosting New Year's Rockin' Eve

  • 🎀 Ryan Seacrest is celebrating his 21st anniversary hosting Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in Times Square.
  • 🌟 He will be joined by singer and actress Rita Ora to host the iconic New Year's Eve celebration.
  • πŸ’‘ Seacrest shares a personal tip for the countdown: focusing on the number 11 before hitting 10.

New Year's Eve Trivia and Facts

  • πŸ•°οΈ The first ball drop in Times Square occurred in 1907.
  • πŸͺ΅ The original ball drop structure was made of wood and iron.
  • πŸ“„ Nearly three tons of confetti, in 2x2 inch pieces, will rain down on Times Square.
  • 🎭 Digital artwork covers the jumbotrons, and statues named Patience (south) and Fortitude (north) are near the main library.

Future Aspirations

  • πŸš€ For 2026, Ryan Seacrest's top priority is having fun.
  • 🌍 Rita Ora expresses a desire to travel the world and try different wines.
  • 🀝 Seacrest suggests they could potentially do a show together, inspired by Ora's travel aspirations.
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