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It’s official. ABC has announced the Ryan Seacrest will return to host American Idol for an 18th season. The show returns winter 2020.

See photos from the American Idol reunion on The Kelly Clarkson show (Sept 18) with Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Justin Guarini.

The Kelly Clarkson show filmed an American Idol reunion with OG judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson. Ryan Seacrest dialed in!

Reports say Ryan Seacrest is negotiating a “massive” new deal to host American Idol and more, and will likely return to the show.

American Idol announced return of Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Bobby Bones to Season 3. Ryan Seacrest as host still not confirmed.

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest is part of the 2019 Radio Hall of Fame class. The radio personality will be inducted in a November ceremony.

Watch Ryan Seacrest relay how he was briefly denied entrance to Jennifer Lopez’ 50th birthday party. His famous face wasn’t enough.

American Idol winner Laine Hardy, runner-up Alejandro Aranda and host Ryan Seacrest took part in ABC’s Emmy event. See the photos here.

Fans voted for Madison VanDenburg to appear on Live with Kelly & Ryan via the shows American Idol Encore contest.

Check out tidbits from “American Idol: A New Journey Begins” special including a contestant montage, returning contestant spoilers and more.