Is 'American Idol' looking to eliminate Ryan Seacrest?
Could dumping Ryan Seacrest help "American Idol" saggy ratings?
That's what the folks at Fox may be wondering, a source close to the show told the Scoop this week.
Seems studio-sponsored audience surveys are also asking questions about Seacrest and his interaction between the contestants and the judges.
While all of the main players were included in the question, "How important are each of the following people to your overall enjoyment of 'American Idol'?" the survey also asks participants to weigh in on two extra statements: "I like the interaction between Ryan and the contestants" and "I like the interaction between the judges and Ryan."
Hmmm. Wonder what the answers were?
Is this why Ryan has been so busy off "AI," hosting the Super Bowl pre-game show, the 2007 Emmys, covering the 2008 Oscar red carpet for E!, picking up a reality TV award at the 2008 Kids' Choice Awards show as well as producing Denise Richard's new reality series?
Just saying. Maybe that's why the hardest-working man in show business has been working extra hard lately.
He's so darn busy it's a miracle he's managed to stay in touch with (Seacrest's so smitten, he constantly texts her) his new squeeze, Sophie Monk, who's been really busy herself, shooting "Hard Breakers."
Top photo: Jordin Sparks has such fond memories of Ryan, she posed backstage with him at the Kids Choice Awards.
Bottom photo: And check out the legs on Ryan's new squeeze, Sophie Monk!
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Ryan lost a lot of fans when he was so cruel to Michael Johns. It's always a risk to change a major cast member on a show like AI...but if they give Seacrest another chance, he'd better be kinder to the kids, and stop being silly with the judges or else we'll turn them off for good!
ryan is a alikecheesey "game show host'. his contribution to society is nil.
Ryan Seacrest is certainly NOT the problem on American Idol It's the judges!!!! There is far too much squabbling and making jokes between them. Simon sits there and acts as if he's bored stiff. Paula acts as if she's half in the bag...and Randy isn't too far behind them. For Pete's sake get some fresh faces in there!!! It's a joke and people are sick of it/
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I like Ryan Seacrest. It's the judges who bore me. I find myself muting the tv when they start running on and on. I know they are accomplished in the industry but they bore me.
Do not get rid of Ryan, but maybe you should think of getting rid of Paula. She's the problem. I love Am.Idol but can't stand watching her struggle to talk each week. She sounds like someone who doesn't speak our language.
American idol is boring because we all know that ultimately it will be the Davids battling it out.
I just want to fast forward the show 3 weeks and figure out which David is going to win.
I don't think that this has anything to do with judges or Ryan. I think this years contestants are boring and lack lots of talent. The judges need to be more selective for next season in order to the keep the ratings up.
I don't think Ryan is doing anything wrong and neither are the judges. I think the audience is just tired of the show. I thought this would be the last year no matter what. It has run it's course.
The problem is not Ryan or the judges. The problem is the voters who pick out a favorite because they're cute or interesting. They are voting for the person whether they can sing or not. This is a singing contest, not a personality contest. They have to figure out a way that the good singers are not voted off. When the best singers are eliminated we lose interest !!