After Hosting Over 400 Episodes, Ryan Returning to ‘Idol’ for Season 12

“For the last 11 seasons, I’ve had the privilege to be a part of one of television’s most iconic shows,” said Ryan in the Fox press release. “It’s been a wild ride, and I’m excited for my journey with ‘American Idol’ to continue. The legions of fans, amazingly talented contestants, judges, and producers, along with the hard working Idol crew, impress me every time we go on air and make hosting the show a dream job.”

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Ryan Seacrest to Remain as Host of ‘American Idol’

With the new contract, Mr. Seacrest will remain on the broadcast for two more seasons, taking him through the spring of 2014, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal who insisted on anonymity because the terms were not being made public. The new contract is valued at $15 million a season.

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Ryan Seacrest will continue to host ‘American Idol’

But, for the next two years at least, Seacrest is committed to hosting “American Idol,” which remains the country’s most-watched program â€" and is broadcast live from Los Angeles.

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Ryan Seacrest Inks New Deal For ‘American Idol’

The latter is almost completed. It has not been announced yet but it became clear that, aside from a stunt during NBC’s coverage of the London Summer Olympics, it does not include major primetime hosting duties because Seacrest was continuing on Idol, where he is expected to stay close to his current salary of $15 million a year.

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Ryan Seacrest stays on as ‘American Idol’ host

The network did not specify the length of the deal. But trade paper Variety reported that Seacrest had been signed for two more seasons and that he will make $15 million a year to host the two-nights-a-week show for five months a year.

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Ryan Seacrest renews \'American Idol\' deal

“Ryan is one of a kind,” said Mike Darnell, president of alternative at Fox. “His ability to engage the viewers, keep the contestants at ease during intense moments and adapt to any situation, especially during the live shows, solidifies him as the absolute best in the business.”

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Seacrest signs two-year \'Idol\' extension

Losing him could have been a challenge for Fox as the network struggles to keep the series vital for the long term.

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Ryan Seacrest Inks New Two-Year Deal to Stay With \'American Idol\'

Fox executives were said to be particularly eager to keep Seacrest, who has been dubbed \"the glue\" that keeps Idol together. Show producers and network execs \"cannot envision the show without Ryan,\" one Idol insider tells THR. \"The goal has always been to keep him.\"

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Ryan Seacrest will keep hosting \'American Idol\' through 2014

\"American Idol\" has suffered ratings declines this season -- it\'s down about 20 percent in adults 18-49 -- but both weekly editions of the show are in the Top 5 in the demographic and in total viewers.

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Ryan Seacrest signs on to continue as ‘Idol’ host; most of the top 6 have Southern ties

And alluding to how easy Ryan makes a very difficult job look (as opposed to, say, poor, hapless Steve Jones), Fox reality show president Mike Darnell said he is “one of a kind…

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Ryan Seacrest Renews \'American Idol\' Contract!

The 37-year-old television personality inked a new deal with the popular reality singing competition show for two more years on camera, according to EW.

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\'American Idol\' isn\'t sending Ryan Seacrest home

Interestingly, this time around Fox and \"Idol\" producer Fremantle Media will be paying all of Seacrest\'s salary. In previous years, \"American Idol\" producer 19 Entertainment was on the hook for Seacrest\'s contract with the show â€" although the network did cover a portion of it.

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Ryan Seacrest Signs On for Two More Years of American Idol

Ryan Seacrest will reign supreme at American Idol for at least two more years.

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Seacrest Said to Sign 2-Year ‘Idol’ Deal for $30 Million

“American Idol” producers signed Ryan Seacrest to a two-year, $30 million contract to continue hosting television’s most-watched show, said a person with knowledge of the terms who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly.

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‘American Idol’: ‘Consummate host’ Ryan Seacrest to return

“Idol” creator Simon Fuller said: “Ryan has been with ‘American Idol’ from the very first day. I can’t imagine the show without him. He is the consummate host and an exemplary professional.”

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Ryan Seacrest Returning to American Idol for Another Two Years

Fox announces that Seacrestâ€"who started hosting the show when it debuted in 2002â€"has signed a two-year contract extension with the reality show.

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Seacrest to continue hosting \'American Idol\'

All-but-omnipresent entertainment personality Ryan Seacrest is sticking with the job that propelled him to national fame, announcing Monday that he\'ll continue hosting \"American Idol.\"

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Is Renewed ‘American Idol’ Host Ryan Seacrest Worth $15 Million?

I still wonder how Ryan didn\'t win an Emmy last year (he once again lost out to \"Survivor\'s\" Jeff Probst) after that trial-by-fire evening.

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Ryan Seacrest Keeps His ‘Dream Job’ As Host On AMERICAN IDOL For Another Two Years

Seacrest calls his hosting gig on American Idol his “dream job.” What do you think of Ryan’s new deal with AI? Are you glad to see him sticking around or would you like to see some fresh blood holding that microphone?

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A new deal with Fox means Ryan Seacrest will stay busy with more \'American Idol\'

Seacrest called the show\'s run until now \"a wild ride,\" and said he is excited it will continue with him on board.

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American Idol: Is Ryan Seacrest Worth 15 Million A Season?

I’m extremely glad Seacrest is coming back. I can’t even imagine the show without him, but that being said, I am still a bit concerned about the money. Idol definitely doesn’t boast the obsessive fandom it once did, and I’m really not sure it can remain profitable paying his salary in addition to the other judges.

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Ryan Seacrest signs $30 million contract to host \'American Idol\' for another two years

It was another day, another $30 million for Ryan Seacrest on Monday, when the man who is quietly becoming one of the most lucrative brands in show biz reupped for another two years as host of “American Idol.”

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Superfan sees firsthand how \'American Idol\'comes together

The studio is much smaller than it looks on camera. The judges are constantly having their makeup retouched. And Ryan Seacrest is, of course, perfect.

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Selena Gomez Named Ryan Seacrest Foundation Charity Ambassador

\"It was a really humbling experience for me,\" Gomez told the news source of her time in Ghana. \"I felt a presence from them that was overwhelming, their energy was incredible after all they go through, and they still have a smile at the end of the day.\"

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Selena Gomez named Seacrest charity ambassador

The announcement was made during Seacrest\'s radio program on April 20. Gomez, 19, expressed genuine excitement to be able to assist the organization with its work around the country.

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Vampire Diaries\' Ian Somerhalder: \'I\'d be up for Fifty Shades of Grey\'

However, he refused to say who should play the female lead Ana in the movie, joking: \"My wheels, they\'re not turning, they\'re spinning! There are so many phenomenal actors right now... You know what I\'m going to do, Ryan? I\'m going to think about that, I\'m going to put that in a card.\"

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DWTS Pro Val Chmerkovskiy Has Four Nipples and Maria Menounos Would Marry Bruno Tonioli

Ryan is dating Derek’s sister, Julianne Hough, and Ry’s usual MO is to try and set Derek up with whoever happens to be on the show. This time, though, there were more important things to discuss â€" like how Harry Styles of One Direction has four nipples.

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Ian Somerhalder celebrates Earth Day and hopes to star in 50 Shades of Grey

This morning Ian was back to business in LA and stopped by KISS FM to chat with Ryan Seacrest about The Vampire Diaries, his Ian Somerhalder Foundation, and worldwide phenomenon 50 Shades of Grey.

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What Secrets Will Be Revealed in Simon Cowell’s New Biography?

Yeah, OK. Wake me up when Simon admits to buying a house in the Hamptons he shares with Ryan Seacrest.

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Ian Somerhalder \"Absolutely\" Interested in Fifty Shades of Grey...So Who\'s His Ideal Anastasia Steele?

\"How big could that be?\" Ryan asked him. \"That could be so big.\" To which Ian laughed, \"Are you making a joke? It could be amazing. It could be very, very amazing.\"

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Fox\'s 25th anniversary: 5 ways the network revolutionized TV

Fox rang in its 25th year on TV Sunday night with a retrospective â€" hosted by Ryan Seacrest and featuring past stars Calista Flockhart, Ed O\'Neill, and David Duchovny

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