Ryan Seacrest will probably be ringing in his twentieth New Yr as host of “Dick Clark’s New Yr’s Rockin’ Eve” Tuesday evening, with Rita Ora returning as his co-host for the second yr in a row for the ABC occasion.

Over the previous 20 years, the “American Idol” and new “Wheel of Fortune” host has collected tons of of recollections from his annual Dec. 31 gig — some higher than others.

“It’s onerous to choose a favourite,” Seacrest tells Selection throughout an interview in entrance of the enduring Occasions Sq. ball forward of a Monday rehearsal for the massive present. “There’s a favourite every year, however I can’t bear in mind all of the years. I suppose my favourite was my first yr co-hosting solo after Dick handed the baton to me as a result of I felt unbelievable, unbelievable strain. I couldn’t take pleasure in it as a result of I felt a lot stress. However wanting again, I’m glad that it went the best way it did, and I’m nonetheless right here.”

That’s a excessive — however as for the lows since 2005?

“There are loads of issues that perhaps about, perhaps you don’t learn about,” Seacrest says. “I’ve given away my coat to someone that’s chilly and realized I’ve given away all of my communications to the sales space as a result of my [headphones] have been connected to my coat and I couldn’t perceive or hear something that was occurring. These are moments the place you simply get caught up in it and also you overlook that you just’re doing this job, too.”

Ora is simply on her second flip co-hosting “Dick Clark’s New Yr’s Rockin’ Eve,” however she’s already extra drawn to the vitality of this expertise to conventional TV gigs.

“Reside TV is certainly wonderful,” Ora says. “I desire reside TV to pre-taped, as a result of I like the way it’s on time and it’s the adrenaline. I actually work properly underneath strain. After which the performances are simply all the time magical; seeing folks do their factor in motion. I’m a giant reside efficiency individual, and I’ll be performing this yr, too, which I’m very nervous about, really.”

Ora (who will probably be “setting the tone for 2025” together with her efficiency simply after the ball drops, per Seacrest) is a part of a Occasions Sq. lineup that additionally consists of Carrie Underwood, Megan Moroney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, TLC and the Jonas Brothers. The Dick Clark Productions-hosted present kicks off reside at 8 p.m. on ABC and can stream the following day on Hulu.

Looking forward to 2025 resolutions, Ora — who has been solid within the upcoming movie adaptation of “Voltron” alongside Henry Cavill and Sterling Ok. Brown — says she’d be pleased to start out working her technique to matching Seacrest’s 20 years of internet hosting “New Yr’s Rockin’ Eve.”

“In the event that they requested me, if he needs me again,” Ora mentioned. “Having him need me again this yr, I used to be like, ‘Completely.’ I imply, I flew in all the best way from New Zealand. However for Ryan, I’ll do something. And this present is so enjoyable and I’m actually pleased I’m right here.”

For Seacrest, his New Yr is all about perfecting his newest job as co-host of “Wheel of Fortune,” working alongside former host Pat Sajak’s longtime accomplice on the sport present, Vanna White.

“We’re spinning it and gifting away money and prizes each single week,” Seacrest says. “It’s essentially the most enjoyable ever. You meet three individuals who’ve been ready all their lives to be referred to as onto the present. It’s such an establishment that individuals have been ready to do that for generations. They arrive on, all of them take dwelling some cash. And it’s been only a pleasure to observe that occur and likewise work with Vanna. Vanna has been a good friend of mine for 20 years, so the truth that we’re working collectively is tremendous cool.”

Selection dad or mum firm PMC owns Dick Clark Prods. in a three way partnership with Eldridge.