Ryan Seacrest’s got a fresh reason to celebrate. The man has just bagged a lucrative new deal that promises to increase his bank balance by a whopping $45 million. However, Ryan’s gain is our gain too, because the said deal is on between him and American Idol creator Simon Fuller. That means Ryan will be hosting American Idol through 2012.
Fox News reports,
The partnership, announced Monday by 19 Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of CKX Inc., provides an opportunity for on-air-personality/producer Seacrest and his Ryan Seacrest Productions banner to work with “American Idol” creator Simon Fuller on new entertainment endeavors.
Fuller’s 19 Entertainment has created and produced TV hits including “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” Although the announcement specified no dollar figure, The Hollywood Reporter pegged the deal at $45 million.
Congratulations, Ryan! And thanks a lot for giving us a reason to wait for the next season of American Idol. You rock!!
