RYAN Seacrest has called out producers of his talk show for not supporting him and co-host Kelly Ripa enough.

The Live host shared his startling opinion with his staff live on-air.

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Ryan Seacrest and guest host Lionel Richie shared a story about the closeness of the American Idol crewCredit: NBC

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Ryan then threw shade at Live producers for not showing the same loveCredit: NBC
On Monday’s show, Kelly was absent.

In her place was Ryan’s pal, and American Idol jude, Lionel Richie.

As the two took part in the normal chit-chat that kicks off each show, Ryan told a story about the group texts he and the judges all share, singling Lionel out for his positive attitude and messages.

“He sends these great texts after each episode!” Ryan exclaimed, before providing an example. “Wow. The show tonight – it really got me. So emotional. We were great.”

Then Ryan compared the compassion to the Live staff.

“We like that positive reinforcement,” he continued. “You don’t hear that around here.”

He then gave a knowing smirk and look at Live producer Michael Gelman.

“What is it you say to Kelly and I after we have a show?” Ryan asked his boss.

Gelman responded: “Oh, you mean the old saying that it’s never as good as you think, or as bad as you think?”

While the studio audience laughed at the bland words of encouragement, Ryan asked his co-host if he could ever imagine saying anything like that.

“No,” The Hello singer shot back. “No, that’s not going to be my thing.”

SO SORRY

Apparently, Lionel’s “thing” is having to apologize for his co-hosts’ behavior – especially after the two did a segment to celebrate the coming of spring.

The ‘Spring has Sprung Week’ segment included health and features director at Better Homes & Gardens Amy Brightfield, who walked Ryan and Lionel through some gardening tips.

Ryan said he looked forward to being “soil mates” with Lionel but that attitude quickly changed when they really got their hands dirty and did some on-air gardening.

Amy showed the guys how to water a plant, once you first put it into the soil, to ensure that it has a smooth growing process.

She told them to “give it a good soaking around the roots.”

The plant enthusiast noted that, when you first plant something, “You’re going to want to water it every day to make sure that the roots take hold.”

BREAKING THE RULES

She went on to explain that, as the plant grows you can start to water it “every other day,” but as she shared this tip with Ryan and Lionel, she noticed something troubling.

“Don’t water the leaves,” she told Ryan quickly.

“You want to water the root.”

Ryan joked saying: “Lionel told me to water the leaves.”

He added: “He said in rehearsal last night, we were supposed to water the leaves.”

Amy repeated her warning with Lionel saying, in unison: “Don’t water the leaves.”

Then Lionel laughed and apologized to Amy: “I can’t take him anywhere, I’m so sorry.”

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Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest have been friends for more than 20 yearsCredit: NBC

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Lionel found himself apologizing for Ryan’s mistake

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Kelly Ripa was missing from Monday’s showCredit: ABC