68 Facts About Ryan Seacrest

1. Ryan Seacrest was even a correspondent on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for one night.

2. Ryan Seacrest recorded the program in a studio within his new television studio.

3. Ryan Seacrest continued to host American Idol in its third season on FOX in 2004.

4. Ryan Seacrest had created the show and served as its executive producer.

5. In 2003, Ryan Seacrest served as host for the one–season–long American Juniors.

6. In 1995, Ryan Seacrest left both jobs and the University of Georgia behind to move to Los Angeles and try his luck in a bigger media market.

7. Ryan Seacrest was born on December 24, 1976, in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Gary and Connie Seacrest.

8. From a young age, Ryan Seacrest was interested in acting and the entertainment industry.

9. Ryan Seacrest was sometimes described as the antidote to Cowell, who often judged the contestants' talents harshly.

10. Ryan Seacrest has hosted American Idol since its debut in 2002, but the show is a remake of a British hit that premiered in the fall of 2001.

11. Ryan Seacrest pressed Richards about a possible reconciliation with Vanderpump in the future.

12. Ryan Seacrest was doing some filming at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa.

13. In 2013, Ryan Seacrest stepped into yet another domain on television, this time hosting a game show on NBC entitled The Million Second Quiz.

14. Ryan Seacrest sold a house that he bought from Kevin Costner and purchased a home that was sold to him by Ellen DeGeneres.

15. Ryan Seacrest worked with chef Jamie Oliver and he helped produce Food Revolution.

16. Ryan Seacrest was bitten by a small shark on July 28, 2008.

17. Ryan Seacrest hosts the Primetime Emmys, and manages to conduct preliminary red-carpet interviews as well.

18. Ryan Seacrest was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on April 13, 2005.

19. Ryan Seacrest was voted one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.

20. Ryan Seacrest originally interviewed to be a judge on American Idol, but two days before production on the show began, he won the host job instead.

21. Ryan Seacrest is the son of Constance Marie, a homemaker, and Gary Lee Seacrest, a real estate lawyer.

22. Ryan Seacrest dated Dancing With the Stars beauty Julianne Hough for about three years, but things weren't as wonderful as they so often appeared.

23. Ryan Seacrest has continued to date women under 30 since he split from Hough in 2013.

24. Ryan Seacrest started a romantic relationship with Julianne Hough in 2010.

25. Ryan Seacrest is a very good talker as well as a charming personality.

26. In 2002, Ryan Seacrest accepted the position as co-host of a new Fox reality television series American Idol with comedian Brian Dunkleman.

27. Ryan Seacrest was born on December 24, 1974, in Atlanta, Georgia.

28. Ryan Seacrest is an American radio personality, television host, and producer.

29. Ryan Seacrest told Haute Living that his good fortune has always served as a reminder to help those in need.

30. In 2017, Ryan Seacrest announced that the line would be collaborating with Japan's Itochu, which produces sportswear.

31. Ryan Seacrest is slated to remain the host of American Idol through 2019.

32. Ryan Seacrest hosted all 15 seasons of American Idol on Fox, which ran from June 11, 2002 to April 7, 2016.

33. In 2013, Ryan Seacrest expanded his reach in television, this time hosting a game show on NBC entitled The Million Second Quiz.

34. In 2012, Ryan Seacrest inked several deals to keep himself in front of the cameras for years to come.

35. In 2002, Ryan Seacrest landed his first major television job with the singing-competition show American Idol.

36. In 2003, Ryan Seacrest started a syndicated program, On Air with Ryan Seacrest.

37. Ryan Seacrest listened to such DJs as Casey Kasem and Rick Dees growing up, studying and copying the way they talked during their shows.

38. Ryan Seacrest went on to Facetime his younger sister live on the show.

39. Ryan Seacrest formed an exclusive retail partnership with Macy's to sell the brand Distinction, consisting of suit separates, sports coats and evening wear manufactured by Peerless Clothing International.

40. In 2017, Ryan Seacrest signed a multi-year overall deal between Ryan Seacrest Productions and ABC Studios in which the company's scripted division would develop scripted projects for ABC Studios exclusively.

41. Ryan Seacrest contributed to the Today Show, Olympics coverage, entertainment programming, as well as news and other special events.

42. Ryan Seacrest hosted three kids' game shows, Gladiators 2000 from 1994 to 1996, Wild Animal Games in 1995, and Click in 1997.

43. Ryan Seacrest continued his radio show at a local Athens station.

44. Ryan Seacrest won an Emmy for producing Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution in 2010 and was nominated again in 2012.

45. Ryan Seacrest began co-hosting Live with Kelly and Ryan on a permanent basis May 1, 2017.

46. Ryan Seacrest is making the jump to Amazon—at least for his skin-care line.

47. Ryan Seacrest honored at Giants of Broadcasting and Electronic Arts ceremony.

48. Ryan Seacrest dropped out of the University of Georgia to pursue a broadcasting career in Los Angeles.

49. In April 2010, Ryan Seacrest began dating Julianne Hough, a professional dancer, actress, and singer known for participating in Dancing with the Stars.

50. Ryan Seacrest remains managing editor of E! News and produces its red carpet awards show coverage but no longer hosts E! News on a daily basis.

51. Ryan Seacrest was a NBC correspondent for the 2012 London Olympic Games and co-hosted the closing ceremony with Bob Costas and Al Michaels.

52. In July 2009, Ryan Seacrest inked a deal with CKX for $45 million to continue to host American Idol, making him the highest paid reality television host at that time.

53. Ryan Seacrest was born on December 24, 1974, in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Constance Marie, a homemaker, and Gary Lee Seacrest, a real estate lawyer.

54. Ryan Seacrest is an executive producer with Nina Wass and Andrea.

55. Ryan Seacrest partnered with dermatologist Harold Lancer to produce the men's skincare line Polished.

56. In January 2004, Ryan Seacrest became the new host of the radio program American Top 40, a syndicated weekly countdown show, created and formerly hosted by Casey Kasem.

57. Ryan Seacrest hosted Knock Knock Live in 2015, which premiered on Fox.

58. Ryan Seacrest succeeded Michael Strahan, and started his duties on the day of the announcement.

59. Ryan Seacrest will remain managing editor of E! News and host and produce its red carpet awards show coverage.

60. Ryan Seacrest occasionally served as a substitute host on the CNN television program Larry King Live, and co-emceed Larry King's final show with Bill Maher on December 16, 2010.

61. On December 31, 2005, Ryan Seacrest performed much of the show's hosting duties.

62. In 2002, Ryan Seacrest accepted the position as co-host of a new Fox reality television series American Idol with comedian Brian Dunkleman.

63. Ryan Seacrest appeared as the host of the fictional game show Lover's Lane on Beverly Hills, 90210 in "The Final Proof".

64. In May 2016, Ryan Seacrest was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Georgia and gave the commencement speech at the graduation ceremony.

65. Ryan Seacrest left the university at age 19 and moved to Hollywood to pursue his broadcasting career.

66. Ryan Seacrest went on to study journalism at the University of Georgia in fall 1992.

67. Ryan Seacrest continued to work on air at WSTR until graduating from Dunwoody High School in 1992.

68. Ryan Seacrest received Emmy Award nominations for American Idol from 2004 to 2013, and again in 2016.