Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’Eve With Ryan Seacrest is heading to Disney+ for the first time ever. The 2027 broadcast will simulcast live on ABC and Disney+ simultaneously, marking a historic first for the show’s 55-year run. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Druski co-hosting from Chicago, Rita Ora in Times Square, and Julianne Hough and Rob Gronkowski holding it down in Las Vegas.
The move follows a massive 2026 edition that drew 46 million total viewers, making it the No. 1 program of the night. That show ran a record eight hours with 42 performers, four live countdowns, and nearly 100 songs. Over 30 million viewers watched the Times Square ball drop alone, and the iHeartRadio simulcast pulled 2 million listeners across nearly 150 stations, up 9% year over year.
Druski’s addition is one of the buzziest parts of the lineup. The 32-year-old hosted the 2025 BET Awards as its youngest host ever and was just named Rolling Stone’s No. 1 most influential creator of 2026. Additional details on the 2027 show will be announced in the coming months. So tell us, which co-host are you most excited to see when the ball drops?
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