Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest on Pressure to Continue Pat Sajak’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Legacy
Ryan Seacrest has opened up about the pressure he’s been feeling ahead of taking the Wheel of Fortune reins from Pat Sajak later this year. During a recent conversation with People magazine, the radio personality shared what’s going through his head before he steps into Sajak’s hosting shoes in September 2024. The longtime host’s final […]
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President Biden Shares New Year’s Message, Favorite Holiday Food During Interview With Ryan Seacrest
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden shared a New Year’s Eve message with Ryan Seacrest on ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on Sunday. Asked by Seacrest about his favorite memories of the year, the president replied: “My dad used to have an expression. He’d say, ‘Joey, a job is about […]
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Andy Cohen Says He “Made a Big Effort” to Wave at Ryan Seacrest During New Year’s Eve Special
Andy Cohen doesn’t want any drama with Ryan Seacrest this New Year’s Eve. The Bravo personality is once again hosting CNN’s special from Times Square alongside Anderson Cooper. At the top of each hour, the hosts are taking shots of alcohol to toast the new year; two years ago, Cohen and Cooper got noticeably tipsy, […]
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Where to Stream ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ 2024 Online
Executive producer Ryan Seacrest returns to host America's No. 1 NYE celebration with Rita Ora, featuring performances by Green Day, Janelle Monaé, LL Cool J, Cardi B and more.
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Where to Watch the Best New Year’s Eve 2024 Specials Online
Find out what and where to stream, from Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve with performances by Green Day and LL Cool J, to Nashville's Big Bash featuring Lynyrd Skynrd, Blake Shelton and other country stars.
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Ryan Seacrest on Opening His 14th Children’s Hospital Studio and Starting Wheel Duties With Vanna White
Ryan Seacrest, through his nonprofit, the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, has opened his 14th Seacrest Studio inside Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. The family run foundation led by Seacrest’s sister, Meredith Seacrest Leach, who serves as executive director and chief operating officer, opened its first studio inside Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in 2010 as […]
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Ryan Seacrest Can’t Quit Radio, Inks New iHeart Deal (Exclusive)
The voice of morning radio in Los Angeles is staying put. iHeartMedia has inked a new three-year deal with Ryan Seacrest, bringing his contract through the end of 2027. Under the agreement, the omni-present entertainer will continue to be a core personality across all iHeartRadio platforms, hosting and producing its No. 1 L.A. morning drive-time […]
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Ryan Seacrest Named ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host, Replacing Pat Sajak
Wheel of Fortune has its succession plan in place for when longtime host Pat Sajak retires. Ryan Seacrest will take over as host of the syndicated game show beginning with the 2024-25 season. Sajak announced his retirement as host on June 12, saying that “The time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which […]
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Ryan Seacrest Says He Was Initially Considered to Be an ‘American Idol’ Judge
Ryan Seacrest revealed he was initially considered to be a judge on American Idol before becoming the longtime host of the singing competition show. During his appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show Friday, The Kardashians executive producer told Clarkson, who won the first season of American Idol in 2002, that then-producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken […]
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Seacrest Out: Host Says Farewell to ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan’
Ryan Seacrest said goodbye to Live With Kelly and Ryan on Friday, departing the daytime show after six seasons. The host teared up midway through the show, after a clip package of emotional moments from his tenure set to a version of “I’ve Grown Accustomed to [His] Face.” “Wow, thank you for holding me up […]
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Ryan Seacrest Leaving ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan,’ as Mark Consuelos Joins Daytime Show
Seacrest out: Ryan Seacrest is stepping down from Live With Kelly and Ryan after six seasons. The host announced the move on Thursday’s episode, and there’s already a replacement picked out: co-host Kelly Ripa’s husband, Mark Consuelos, who has previously filled in for Seacrest. The syndicated show will be rebranded as Live With Kelly and […]
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Andy Cohen Responds to Ryan Seacrest’s New Year’s Eve Snub Claim: “He’s Got a Bug Up About Me”
So much for the apparent tension between fellow New Year’s Eve programming hosts Ryan Seacrest and Andy Cohen being forgot and never brought to mind. During his Andy Cohen Live podcast Wednesday, Cohen addressed Seacrest having said on Live With Kelly and Ryan the day prior that Anderson Cooper offered a warm hello to him […]
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