Ryan Seacrest Signs $45 Million 'American Idol' Deal

Host's new contract covers next three seasons.By Jocelyn Vena Ryan Seacrest Photo: Frazer Harrison/WireImage 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...

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