A household name from his decades on radio and television as an award-winning host and producer, Ryan Seacrest is confirmed to host the beloved music competition series American Idol for its first season on ABC. He announced on Live with Kelly and Ryan. Seacrest had a long run with “Idol,” having served as host for the franchise since its inception in 2002.   Since first stepping onto the iconic “Idol” stage, Seacrest has become a fixture in pop culture and media, most recently … [Read more...] about Ryan Seacrest returns to American Idol