Ryan Seacrest returns to host the historic New Year’s Eve show live from Times Square in New York City, joined by various star cohosts for the countdown to 2026. ABC, along with Dick Clark Productions, unveiled the dynamic lineup of stars set to cohost with Seacrest on December 31 at 8 p.m. ET.
Joining Seacrest in Times Square will be returning co-host Rita Ora, who will join the duo to ring in the new year from the heart of the celebration. Chicago native Chance the Rapper will co-host from his hometown, marking the first live countdown from the Central Time Zone. In Las Vegas, former NFL star Rob Gronkowski teams up with Julianne Hough, who makes her debut as a New Year’s Rockin’ Eve co-host. Details for additional celebrations in Puerto Rico will be announced soon.
Furthermore, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2026 will air live on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. ET on December 31, and the next day on Hulu. Dick Clark Productions produces the show with Ryan Seacrest, Michael Dempsey, and Barry Adelman as executive producers. The show is annually the top-rated New Year’s Eve program.
Moreover, The show has announced its co-host lineup, while the performer lineup remains a closely guarded secret that will be announced in the coming weeks. Past years have welcomed high-profile acts like Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, and the Jonas Brothers, and fans can anticipate equally star-studded musical guests this year.
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