They were expecting hundreds of people

Apparently the wannabe Ryan Seacrest and the launch of his new venture was sparsely attended.

They were expecting hundreds of people and got maybe a dozen.

Mario Lopez

Mario Lopez, the actor and Emmy award-winning host of “Access Hollywood,” has launched an e-commerce site, Mariolopezshoes.com, dedicated to his recently released sneaker collection.

The site not only offers the Mario Lopez Collection of footwear but also features exclusive content, including videos from the “On the Go with Mario” series. In these videos, Lopez shares insights on how to wear his new shoe styles casually and formally.

The launch is a result of a licensing deal with SCL Footwear, signed in May 2022, which includes a range of styles for men and boys, from dress and casual to athletic and boots, as well as slippers.

Lopez expressed excitement about the growth of his brand and the opportunity to have his own line of shoes.

This is from his website:

QUEST FOR THE PERFECT SNEAKER – A WORD FROM MARIO

My demanding schedule includes daily appearances on television, frequent travel across the country, and the responsibilities of being a father, so finding the perfect sneaker became an elusive quest.

Carrying multiple pairs of shoes daily to match different outfits was not the solution. I needed sneakers that could effortlessly transition from a meeting with TV executives to picking up my kids from school. There had to be a better way.

Watch Mario explain the realization that sparked the creation of Mario Lopez Shoes