Ryan Seacrest reveals how he landed the 'American Idol' job that made his career at age 28

Ryan Seacrest of “American Idol” fame shares the story of how he first got his gig as the show's host.

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[PowahSlapEntertainmint]

I would love to see an "America's Best Host" competition.

[narata]

I remember him on CNet. Good times many years ago. :-)

[willhaslem]

Is his head getting bigger and his body shrinking?

[iloveramennoodle]

He looks like homers dad. Or like a put bull