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Ryan Seacrest: The Bland Leading the Blind

by Celebuzz on Jan. 14, 2009 12:40 PM / 4 Comments

Ryan Seacrest's long-term exposure to Paula Abdul should make him sensitive to the needs of the disabled.

But that bit of on-the-job training didn't prevent the 34-year-old American Idol host from making a big-time gaffe during last night's premiere of the talent show's Season 8.

Seasoned pro Seacrest—perhaps put off his game by the recent Golden Globes snubbing he received from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie—attempted to congratulate contestant Scott Macintyre on moving on to the next round of the competition by giving him a high-five.

The seeming gesture of good will was ill-considered, given that Macintyre is blind. And, thus, was unable to see the upturned palm in front of him.

When he realized that he'd been left hanging, Seacrest grabbed the sightless man's hand and completed the gesture. And then proceeded to pile faux pas upon faux pas by telling Macintyre, "See you in Hollywood." Yikes! Way to rub it in!

Check out the awkward exchange in the video below:

Man, that's painful to watch. Seacrest, ouch!

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“I wonder if his heightened senses allowed him to smell Ryan's epic levels of douche.”

The Superficial

“That white cane? It means he's visually impaired.”

Socialite Life

“Make sure you tune-in to tonight's episode where Simon Cowell will be asking a midget to grab a jar of peanut butter off the top shelf for him.”

Celebslam

“He just stands there looking straight ahead, seemingly more concerned with his fancy cane than accepting Seacrests congratulations. That guy is a real jerk!”

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bawwow 10 mos ago
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awkkkkkkward
sbaran 10 mos ago
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What were you thinking Ryan?
hispanicatthedisco 10 mos ago
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Then Ryan asked, "What do you think of my haircut, bro? Looks pretty good, huh?"
Trudy 10 mos ago
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Seacrest was only thinking about his next GAY ENCOUNTER WITH A BOY! He should be fired from AI because he is really a horrible obnoxious stupid host. Nobody I know likes or respects this childish imp.