Ryan Seacrest, the host of American Idol, was visibly moved after a heartfelt performance by 25-year-old Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of country music legend Loretta Lynn. The emotional display from the typically composed host led judge Luke Bryan to offer comfort, resulting in a lighthearted moment on the show.

During the Top 20 show, Emmy Russell performed her original song ‘Want You’ on acoustic guitar, prompting Seacrest to admit that he was brought to tears. The judges, including Luke Bryan, praised her performance, leading to a rare moment of vulnerability from Seacrest.

After the applause, Seacrest joined Emmy on stage and humorously expressed his emotions, stating, ‘I’m crying.’ This prompted a playful exchange with judge Katy Perry, who teased Seacrest with lyrics from Emmy’s song, and Luke Bryan, who offered a hug to comfort the emotional host.

The unexpected moment continued as Seacrest surprised Bryan by leaping into his arms, leading to a comical interaction between the two. Bryan’s reaction and Seacrest’s playful response provided a light-hearted conclusion to the emotional moment, bringing laughter to the set.