Hold onto your hats, folks! The world of entertainment just got a little more interesting.
Ryan Seacrest May Be Headed Back to 'American Idol'
According to Radar Online, Ryan Seacrest is seriously considering leaving his role as co-host of "Live With Kelly and Ryan" to return to the helm of ABC's highly anticipated reboot of "American Idol." Now, let's break this down for a second. Ryan, a 42-year-old TV personality who’s been a household name for years, is weighing his options when it comes to signing on for the singing competition. It’s a decision that could shake up the morning show landscape and bring back one of the most iconic shows in television history.
The Inside Scoop: What’s on Ryan’s Mind?
Here’s the inside scoop from a source who spoke to Radar Online on Monday, June 26. “Honestly, Ryan is just not sure whether he wants to stay on as co-host of Live anymore,” the source revealed. Let’s be real here, folks. Ryan’s contract with "Live" is something he’s obviously going to honor, but it seems like New York City just doesn’t feel like home to him anymore. He’s got his heart set on Los Angeles, and who can blame him? The West Coast has a certain charm, doesn’t it?
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Kelly Ripa’s Reaction: Supportive but Realistic
Ryan was announced as the new co-host of "Live" back in May, almost a year after Michael Strahan left the ABC morning show to join "Good Morning America." Just days into his gig with Kelly Ripa, the former soap actress, 46, expressed her full support in response to rumors that Ryan might be participating in "AI’s" revival. Now, Kelly is nothing if not a straight-shooter. She went on record saying, “I think this has to happen. I went into seclusion when American Idol was canceled. Are you going to host it? Please tell me yes.” But Ryan, being the thoughtful guy he is, expressed hesitation about juggling the heavy workload of hosting two TV shows.
Ryan’s Thoughts on Hosting Both Shows
“No, I don’t know about that part yet,” Ryan admitted. “We haven’t gotten that far. This was news to me last week. I had said at the end of the series, ‘Goodbye for now,’ hoping somewhere it would come back.” He added, “I don’t know if I can host it. Do you know the preparation I have to do for [Live] every night?” It’s clear Ryan’s got a lot on his plate, and making this decision isn’t going to be easy.
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The Return of 'American Idol'
Ryan hosted the Fox reality show, which ended last year, for 15 seasons. As previously reported, ABC announced on May 9 that they are officially bringing back the beloved singing competition. So far, the only confirmed celebrity to appear on the show is Katy Perry, who will serve as a judge. Disney co-chairman Ben Sherwood said in a statement, “American Idol on ABC…that has a nice ring to it.” He went on to say, “Idol is an entertainment icon, and now it will air where it belongs, in ABC’s lineup of addictive fan favorites alongside Dancing With the Stars and The Bachelor. America, get ready for the return of a bigger, bolder, and better-than-ever Idol.”
