Ryan Seacrest is pulling again the curtain on “Dick Clark’s New Yr’s Rockin’ Eve” … revealing it is a longer day than many notice — and, he wants some ache aid to climate the storm.

The speak and recreation present host stopped by “TMZ Dwell” Tuesday whereas strolling round Occasions Sq. earlier than the evening’s festivities kick off … saying it seems to be lovely in NYC proper now — however, it is anticipated to start out pouring after they get on the air.

Whereas the present would not begin till 8 PM ET, Ryan’s already getting ready for the present … explaining the manufacturing is in costume rehearsal mode — and, as performers do a dry run of their reveals, Ryan and the remainder of the crew will run what they’ll too.

Seacrest acknowledges he is no spring rooster, and it is a lengthy day for everybody … admitting he is packing Icy Scorching and a muscle-cramp medicine to maintain him in tip-top form all through the present.

We additionally talked to Ryan in regards to the rest room drawback — there aren’t ever sufficient for everybody who packs the world. Seacrest says he is heard folks put on diapers … although he swears he hasn’t immediately requested anybody.

Ryan says he is most excited to see all of the performers … particularly naming Carrie Underwood and the Jonas Brothers. He additionally marvels at how rapidly the occasion employees is ready to clear the entire space up.

Seacrest himself will not be concerned within the cleansing … ‘trigger he says he’ll want a seat and a complete bunch of meals to eat — although his choices after midnight on New Yr’s Day are going to be considerably restricted, even in The Metropolis That By no means Sleeps.

BTW … celebs are set to pack the stage for the present tonight — with Lenny Kravitz, Mark Ambor, Mickey Guyton, Megan Moroney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and TLC becoming a member of Underwood and the Jonas Brothers in offering the leisure.