The Big Announcement
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The Ryan Seacrest Foundation recently confirmed that its 15th Seacrest Studio will open on the ground floor of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami in late 2025 youtube.com+15ryanseacrestfoundation.org+15radioink.com+15.
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This marks the first Seacrest Studio in South Florida, offering pediatric patients the opportunity to host radio/TV shows, interact with celebrity guests, and express themselves on-air through a closed-circuit network beckershospitalreview.com+4ryanseacrestfoundation.org+4southfloridafamilylife.com+4.
🏫 What About the Other 14?
There are already 14 Seacrest Studios across the U.S., located in major children’s hospitals including:
| Location | Hospital |
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| Atlanta | Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta |
| Boston | Boston Children’s Hospital |
| Charlotte | Levine Children’s Hospital |
| Cincinnati | Cincinnati Children’s |
| Dallas | Children’s Medical Center Dallas |
| Denver | Children’s Hospital Colorado |
| Nashville | Vanderbilt Children’s |
| Orange County | CHOC |
| Orlando | Arnold Palmer |
| Philadelphia | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia |
| Washington, D.C. | Children’s National |
| Memphis | Le Bonheur |
| Queens, NY | Cohen Children’s Medical Center |
| Salt Lake City | Primary Children’s Hospital nicklauschildrens.org+15en.wikipedia.org+15manningchildrens.org+15ryanseacrestfoundation.org+6ryanseacrestfoundation.org+6radioink.com+6en.wikipedia.org+1linkedin.com+1 |
Fans are naturally asking why, if the foundation already has 14 studios, only one more is being added—and whether more cities are in the pipeline.
💬 What Ryan Seacrest Says
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Seacrest described the Miami project as a deep personal milestone:
“Miami has brought me such joy over the years, and I am proud to return the favor … to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.” aol.com+8ryanseacrestfoundation.org+8radioink.com+8
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The foundation’s philosophy remains consistent—each new studio pays homage to local creativity while offering joy and engagement for hospitalized children.
🔎 Fan Reactions & Questions
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Many users on social media have questioned why only 15 out of roughly 220 U.S. children’s hospitals have these studios youtube.com+15axios.com+15ryanseacrestfoundation.org+15.
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Critics point out that while Seacrest Studios are impactful, their reach is still limited compared to the nationwide pediatric health ecosystem.
✅ The Bottom Line
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Positive growth: 15 studios is a significant footprint, and the Miami addition fills a major geographic gap in South Florida.
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Growth likely continues: Though no official list of upcoming sites is public, the foundation typically announces one location annually.
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Big picture: Resources, fundraising capacity, and hospital partnerships guide where studios land next.
Would you like a rundown of plans for future locations—or insights into how these Seacrest Studios actually benefit kids and their families?