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‘American Idol’ Contestant Kayko Calls Host Ryan Seacrest ‘Dad’ as Their Bond Intensifies


American Idol fans are wondering about the close bond between contestant Kayko and host Ryan Seacrest after the singer has called him 'dad' on the show.

American Idol contestant Sam Kelly-Cohen, who goes by Kayko, has fans buzzing about his close bond with Ryan Seacrest after he called the host “dad.” Ryan, 49, doesn’t have children but Kayko, 23, doubled down in a Monday, April 15, Instagram video where he watched his performance on the night’s episode alongside his actual father. The singer continued to impress on April 15 with his original song “What If?” Judge Katy Perry was effusive in her praise, telling Kayko, “You’re going to be a megastar!

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