NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: George Stephanopoulos mocked guest and TV personality Ryan Seacrest on ‘Good Morning America’ after the actor revealed that he is still reeling with the habit of “sleeping in.”

The ABC political commentator alongside co-hosts Robin Roberts and Linsey Davis had Seacrest on the show to talk about his future as the host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and his other hosting gigs like ‘American Idol.’

Stephanopoulos who knew that Seacrest wasn’t an early riser given his work schedule poked fun at the actor by calling him a “poor baby” after Seacrest revealed that he had difficulty getting up for his segment on ‘GMA.’

George Stephanopoulos mocks Ryan Seacrest for his ‘sleeping’ schedule

‘GMA’ had Seacrest on for a brief chat about his ongoing career and to discuss his future projects including the ‘Wheel of Fortune’ hosting gig which the TV star will begin next year after Pat Sajak steps down.

During the chat, Stephanopoulos who was listening intently to Seacrest speak stopped him and asked him, “What’s it like sleeping in?”

Everyone in the studio laughed at this interjection including Seacrest who shot back at Stephanopoulos. “Oh George, don’t you wish you knew?”

Seacrest continued, “The alarm? I don’t even know what that means anymore.”

He spoke about how difficult it was for him to get out of his bed for his segment on the morning show.

“This was difficult today. You really put me through, I had to wake up at 5 o’clock this morning."

Stephanopoulos budged in and teased Seacrest by calling him “poor baby” for having to get up early in the morning.

Seacrest then bent over and placed his hand on Stephanopoulos’ arms and said, “Someday”, signaling that the ‘GMA’ star might have an opportunity to “sleep in” as he does.

‘GMA’ George Stephanopoulos promotes Oprah Winfrey’s new book

The ‘GMA’ star recently took to Instagram to promote Oprah Winfrey and Arthur C Brooks' new book, ‘Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier’

Stephanopoulos shared a picture with the two authors as he moderated a segment with the two of them on their book launch.

He captioned the post, “Had an amazing time talking to Oprah and @arthurcbrooks about their new book at @92ndstreety. Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier is an important and great read!!”

The book was recently published on September 12, 2023.