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Tearful Ryan Seacrest Comforted Luke Bryan After Emotional ‘American Idol’ Performance
American Idol's Ryan Seacrest needed to be comforted by judge Luke Bryan after Loretta Lynn's granddaughter's heartfelt performance left the host in tears.
A moving performance by late country legend Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter left American Idol host Ryan Seacrest in tears and in need of comforting by judge Luke Bryan on the show’s Sunday, April 14, episode. After contestant Emmy Russell sang her original song, “Want You,” a misty Ryan, 49, admitted, “I’m crying.” She explained the tune was about unrequited love, which included the lyrics, “I want you to want me / Like I want you / I want you to need me / Like I need you.” Luke, 47, got up from his chair and said, “Ryan, I’ll give you a hug,” as the former Live host jumped into the country superstar’s arms for a sweet embrace as Emmy, 25, looked on with a smile and a laugh as the audience went wild for the gesture.
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