Ryan Seacrest could have been a judge on ‘American Idol’

Ryan Seacrest has revealed that he was initially supplied to turn into a choose on American Idol earlier than he turned the enduring host of the present.

Ryan Seacrest, who was a visitor on The Kelly Clarkson Present, mentioned that producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick heard him on the radio in Los Angeles and thought he may be match for the judging panel.

Nonetheless, Seacrest was extra all in favour of auditioning to be the host, and after a profitable audition, he acquired the job. He has been the host for 21 seasons and counting, from the primary three judges to the present lineup of Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie.

“I suppose Simon [Cowell] was already on board, and I don’t know who else at that time,” he added. “And I used to be like, ‘Nicely, wait a minute. I might like to audition to be the host.’ And so I auditioned ultimately to be the host. And I acquired the job. So I’m pleased to nonetheless have the job.”

Seacrest additionally mentioned how American Idol has modified through the years, revealing that contestants now practice for the audition from a really younger age.