In a hilarious and unexpected moment, pop princess Britney Spears sent social media into a frenzy by openly expressing her surprise upon learning that Ryan Seacrest — the longtime American Idol host — is not gay.

According to an insider at a private backstage gathering during a recent music event in Los Angeles, Britney was chatting happily with a group of celebrities, including Seacrest. When someone mentioned Ryan’s “ex-girlfriend,” Britney burst out laughing and exclaimed,
“Wait… Ryan’s straight?!” — leaving the room silent for a few seconds before everyone broke into uncontrollable laughter.

An eyewitness shared:

“Britney didn’t mean any offense, she honestly thought he was gay all this time. Her reaction was innocent and genuine — classic Britney.”

Fans immediately flooded social media with the news, accompanied by shock and laughing emojis. One user wrote:

“I’m laughing so hard! Britney just said what millions have thought but never dared to ask.”

Meanwhile, Seacrest — who has always kept his private life low-key — responded lightly in a radio interview the next morning:

“I love Britney. And yes… I confirm again: I’m not gay.”

This small but entertaining moment once again proves that Britney Spears remains an unpredictable force — and in Hollywood’s often rigid world, a refreshingly honest and naive reaction can spark a wave of charming viral delight worldwide.