Did you know that in April 2012, Ryan Seacrest signed a two-year, $30 million deal to stay on as host of American Idol?

Did you know that Ryan Seacrest received Emmy Award nominations for American Idol, and won an Emmy for producing Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution?
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Early life

Did you know that Ryan Seacrest was born on December 24, 1974, in an Atlanta suburb, Dunwoody, Georgia?^[5]


Did you know that Seacrest was known as the "Voice of Dunwoody High School"?^[9]

Did you know that at 16, Seacrest won a hard-to-get internship at WSTR (FM), in Atlanta, with Tom Sullivan, who trained him in the many aspects of radio?

 Did you know that Seacrest career was launched when the regular DJ called in sick?

Did you know that in 1993, Seacrest hosted the first season of ESPN's Radical Outdoor Challenge?

Did you know that Seacreast also hosted three kids' game shows, Gladiators 2000 from 1994–96 (a spinoff of the television show, American Gladiators), Wild Animal Games in 1995, and Click in 1997?

Did you know that in the fall of 2000, Seacrest was the host of NBC Saturday Night at the Movies.^[13] From 2000 to 2001?

Did you know that Seacrest appeared as the host of Ultimate Revenge, from 2001 to 2003?^[12][14]  

Ryan Seacrest far left, Brian Dunkleman far right

Did you know that in 2002, Seacrest accepted the position as co-host of a new Fox reality television series American Idol with comedian Brian Dunkleman?

Did you know that in 2003, Seacrest hosted the spin-off show, American Juniors?^[15]

Did you know that in July 2009, Seacrest inked a deal with CKX for $45 million to continue to host American Idol, making him the highest paid reality television host to date?^[16]

Did you know that in April 2012, Ryan Seacrest signed a two-year, $30 million deal to stay on as host of American Idol?^[17]

Did you know that in 2009, ABC renamed the program Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest, to reflect Seacrest's role?

Did you know that The 40th Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, co-hosted by Ryan Seacrest, delivered ABC’s biggest New Year’s numbers in twelve years at 22.6 million viewers?^[19]

Did you know that Ryan Seacreast in January 2004, became the new host of the radio program American Top 40,^[23] a syndicated weekly countdown show, created and formerly hosted by Casey Kasem?

 Did you know that in February 2004, Seacrest became host of Los Angeles radio station KIIS's morning show, replacing long-time host Rick Dees? ^[24]

Did you know that On Air With Ryan Seacrest, is syndicated show airing on over 150 stations in North America, with affiliates worldwide?

Did you know that Seacrest is the host and executive
producer?

Did you know that in January 2006 Ryan Seacrest signed a three-year, $21 million deal to host and produce various programs, including E! News and its red carpet awards show coverages?

Did you know that Seacrest launched Ryan Seacrest Productions (RSP) in 2006?

Did you know that RSP produces the hit series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, the highest-rated show on the E?

Did you know that RSP is also responsible for the spin-offs Khloe and Lamar, Kourtney and Kim Take New York and Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami?

Shahs of Sunset

Did you know that RSP also produced two new reality Melissa and Tye, which aired on CMT and Shahs of Sunset for Bravo?
series in 2012 including


Did you know that on January 31, 2012, Thomas H. Lee Partners and Bain Capital announced they would invest up to $300M in Ryan Seacrest Media?^[35]

Did you know that a consortium headed by Seacrest (with partners AEG and CAA) agreed to rebrand Mark Cuban's HDNet television network as AXS TV?^[36]

Did you know that in 2010, Seacrest began dating Julianne Hough, a professional dancer, actress, and singer known for participating in Dancing with the Stars?^[39][40]

 Did you know that their relationship ended March 2013?






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