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The Georgia native started his TV career hosting ESPN's 'Radical Outdoor Challenge'. The next year, he cohosted 'Gladiators 2000', a children's game show spinoff of 'American Gladiators'.
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In 2006, Ryan Seacrest started Ryan Seacrest Productions, creating hit reality shows like
'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' (2007–21), 'Denise Richards: It’s Complicated' (2008–09), and 'Khloé & Lamar' (2011–12). He also took over hosting American Top 40, the popular weekly countdown of the top songs in the U.S., following in Casey Kasem’s footsteps.
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The Reality Check alum made a cameo on 'Beverly Hills, 90210' as the host of a fake game show. During a 2017 episode of 'Live With Kelly and Ryan', Seacrest recalled, "I was very excited to get that role because when I was a kid in high school, I just wanted to meet Jason Priestley — Brandon Walsh — he was the guy I looked up to. Part of the reason I moved to L.A. was because I watched 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and thought the world was just like that. It's not."
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Ryan Seacrest joined Dick Clark's New Year's 'Rockin' Eve' for the 2006 countdown after Dick Clark had a stroke that affected his speech. In 2009, the show was renamed Dick Clark's New Year's 'Rockin' Eve' With Ryan Seacrest.
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Ryan Seacrest, the former NBC 'Saturday Night' Movie host, signed a deal with E! to host and produce various shows. He later expanded his role across NBC Universal networks, producing series like 'Shahs of Sunset', 'Married to Jonas', and 'The Wanted Life'.
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Seacrest dated Julianne Hough for three years and won his first Emmy for executive producing Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution. He has been nominated 12 times for his work on American Idol but has never won.
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Seacrest created 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' after Kris Jenner expressed interest in filming a reality show with her family. The show ran for 20 seasons and led to several spinoffs. Seacrest recalled, "We had a casting director go to their house to shoot a family barbecue. He called me and said, 'It's golden — they're hilarious and chaotic.' We rushed the tape to E!, and that was the beginning."
Seacrest became the permanent cohost of 'Live With Kelly' and Ryan after a lengthy search for a partner for Ripa. Later that year, a former E! stylist accused him of sexual harassment. Seacrest denied the allegations, stating: "I dispute these reckless allegations and I plan to cooperate with any corporate inquiries that may result. I treat all my colleagues with kindness, dignity, and understanding, as this is a principle that's core to who I am."
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E! closed its investigation into Seacrest, stating there was "insufficient evidence to support the claims against" him. One month later, Seacrest returned as the host of the relaunched American Idol on ABC.
The entertainment mogul returned as an executive producer for The Kardashians after the Kardashian-Jenner family transitioned to Hulu following the end of KUWTK.
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Seacrest began dating Aubrey Paige Petcosky, and in June 2022, shortly after their red carpet debut, an insider told 'Us Weekly' that "Ryan is increasingly confident he and Aubrey have what it takes for the long term."
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Seacrest announced his departure from 'Live with Kelly' and Ryan after nearly six years. Ripa's husband, Mark Consuelos, will replace him as cohost.
In June 2023, Seacrest was named the new host of 'Wheel of Fortune' following Pat Sajak's retirement. Sajak, who had hosted the game show since 1981, announced his departure earlier that month, and Seacrest is set to take over for season 42 in 2024.
From his early days hosting American Idol to becoming a household name in television and radio, Ryan Seacrest has built an incredible career.
As a producer, host, and entrepreneur, he’s been a constant presence in the entertainment world. Take a look back at his journey through the years!