I think he's a pretty good host and seems to be a hard worker. He is kind of annoying sometimes but the show wouldn't be the same without him.

Ryan Seacrest Signs $45 Million 'American Idol' Deal
Host's new contract covers next three seasons.

Just days after it was reported that Ryan Seacrest was renegotiating his "American Idol" contract comes news that the host will be back — and for a lot of dough.

On Monday (July 13), it was announced that Seacrest, under a three-year contract with CKX, parent of "Idol" production company 19 Entertainment, will be making $15 million a year. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the deal, which triples his current salary, had been in the works for several weeks.

While "Idol" has yet to make its own announcement, THR notes that official word will come sometime Monday. The site also reports that "the three-year deal gives CKX exclusivity on Seacrest's on-camera services for broadcast TV," although the host has a separate cable deal with Comcast and works with E! as an anchor and producer on several shows, including "Keeping Up With the Kardashians."

With Seacrest's deal out of the way, the "Idol" producers can now focus on getting the judges' contracts finalized before next season. All four "Idol" judges are currently in the process of negotiating new contracts, though the season's auditions have already begun. But in May, Simon Cowell seemed certain that everyone would be back on the show.

"Everyone's going to be back. Absolutely," Cowell said just weeks before Paula Abdul hinted she'd be back for another season. "It's been honestly the best eight, nine years of my life. But I just believe sometimes everything has to come to an end."

On Monday, Seacrest took to his Twitter page to discuss the news. "Very excited about locking in a deal to host idol for this season and the following 2," he wrote, adding, "Lots of conversations going on behind the scenes but I fully expect you will see the whole team next year."

Ryan Seacrest Rises Above The Rest!
Filed under: Ryan Seacrest

Joel McHale's gonna have a field day with this!

Ryan Seacrest gained some vertical perspective via a box while filming a segment for E! in Boston this weekend.

We think he should hit the bars with this trick!

It could help him take home some drunk models!

Just looking out for you, bb!

Ryan Seacrest already has his hands full with E! News, American Idol, and his morning radio show, not to mention the reality shows he produces! But the busiest man in TV is taking on another project.

Seacrest has a new game show coming out called Chance, which helps people in need achieve their dreams! It’s a new feel-good show that gives money to those in need or those who are amazingly talented.

Do you need CASH to fulfill your dreams? No matter how extraordinary, selfless or off the wall your dream might be, a new reality game show needs you! Whether you're asking for $50.00 or $250,000 - if you've got passion, the money could be yours!!

LOS ANGELES - A man who was allegedly stalking “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest was arrested inside the E! building on Friday, one of the media mogul’s places of work, TMZ and E! Online reported.

According to TMZ, Chidi Benjamin Uzomah Jr. had a knife on him when he was taken into custody at 9:40 a.m. on Friday.

As previously reported by The Associated Press, Uzomah pleaded guilty last month to three misdemeanors: assault, battery and possession of a switchblade knife, stemming from another incident involving Seacrest.

Police arrested Uzomah in September after he tried to enter Seacrest’s vehicle as the TV host and radio DJ left a charity appearance at Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

Orange County police Sgt. Dan Adams told the AP at the time that Uzomah choked a security guard, who nearly became unconscious.

After pleading guilty to the three counts, Uzomah was sentenced to 15 days in jail, three years probation and ordered to stay away from Seacrest.