Ryan Seacrest: No Comment On 'Today,' But Can't Imagine Life Without 'American Idol'

Is Ryan Seacrest's TV future still up in the air?

The "American Idol" host told reporters at the Television Critics Association winter press tour that he can't comment on the rumors that he's heading for NBC's "Today," which surfaced earlier in December.

He did, however, hint that he is devoted to the Fox reality singing competition show. "I can't imagine life without 'American Idol,'" he said, according to a tweet from TV Guide.

When Seacrest was asked if he'd consider hosting NBC's "The Voice," he brought his point home, according to another TV Guide tweet. "I only see myself hosting 'Idol,'" he told reporters.

Mike Darnell, Fox's president of alternative entertainment, added, "Our expectation is that Ryan will stay with the show," according to TV Line's Matt Mitovich via Twitter.

Time will tell if that expectation is upheld, but Seacrest seems to think he can handle it all. "I like to juggle balls ... Career balls," he joked to reporters, according to The Hollywood Reporter's Lacey Rose via Twitter.

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Comments

[Mailman]

07:32 AM on 01/10/2012

The problem with Idol is it jumped the shark and very few or none of the winners become as famous as Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. The last few winners people don't even remember who they are.

[gcohen8844]

01:47 PM on 01/09/2012

Seacrest, while he is intelligent he is not in the same form as Lauer or Brokaw.....who are both excellent at what they do and are always well informed on many of todays issues. Bryant Gumbel was a bit of an egomaniac and I never cared for his demeanor. Regardless I just can't see Seacrest taking over if and when Lauer quits. Surely they can come up with someone else....he's more of an entertainment MC....he's already cast himself as such. I just can't see him interviewing a world leader or reporting on the every day maladies of the world. It's not him.

[mlfertig]

01:39 PM on 01/09/2012

The only time I watch Idol is to see the funny first auditions and even then I can only take so much. Its not Ryan, he is a good host, but after 10 years..boring..and the same goes for most of the other "fixed" competition "reality shows"

[mspat44417]

01:55 PM on 01/09/2012

Yes I pretty much agree..But I do like Steven Tyler he's funny....But yes I think they are fixed too and as far from reality as they can be shows

[Ralphie Novak]

01:17 PM on 01/09/2012

Why do you persist in treating "American Idol" as if it were a newsworthy event rather than a phony, counter-aesthetic blight on the popular culture?

[moore2george]

12:37 PM on 01/09/2012

ryan has enough money to do anything he wants to do. idol has made him a multimillionaire.ryan is not as stupid as some folks think.

[ae12wrangell]

12:22 PM on 01/09/2012

Gee, what would life be without American Idol, or other reality show's? How about CIVIL?

[Nadine Matthews Stango]

12:17 PM on 01/09/2012

Ryan is "American Idol" That is where he belongs. The "Today" show is not is MO. Too sophisticated for him

[aearthling59]

12:45 PM on 01/09/2012

Today show sophisticated? Now that is my laugh for the day.

[Nadine Matthews Stango]

01:14 PM on 01/09/2012

Doesn't take much to amuse you does it ????? Glad to oblige !!1

[gcohen8844]

01:48 PM on 01/09/2012

Nice hair......where is the rest?

[Nadine Matthews Stango]

02:41 PM on 01/09/2012

Under my hat !!!!!

[beverlyamy1]

11:39 AM on 01/09/2012

ryan kardashian?

[TheReader2011]

11:30 AM on 01/09/2012

ryan is cool.

[Randi Grogan]

11:22 AM on 01/09/2012

He certainly has his hands in many projects. Being on KIIS FM, Hosting the American Idol, Dick Clarks New Years Rocking Eve, I think that's the name of it but anyway, as a Journalist, NO.

[leapyearbabe0229]

11:20 AM on 01/09/2012

Although I see so many are against Ryan Seacrest possibly moving to the Today Show, I think it's about time he did something more meaningful and an upgrade to his career. I think we all might be surprised that he would bring some personality to the show. I honestly he would be more himself and not use the "reality show" mentality that is needed to host a show like AI. It's time he moves on to a more mature type of job that will give him true credit to his field.

[johntykie]

11:27 AM on 01/09/2012

MEANINGFUL MEANS NOTHING. MONEY MEANS EVERYTHING.

[glenya7121]

11:13 AM on 01/09/2012

He will ''follow'' the money. Who could ''blame'' him?

[fattrucker]

11:12 AM on 01/09/2012

rats leaving a sinking ship

[AdobePhsyko]

11:03 AM on 01/09/2012

I've always thought that Seacrest was the kind of guy who likes to "juggle balls"

[lesismoree]

10:56 AM on 01/09/2012

I've been a loyal fan of the Today show since 70's but if NBC hires Seacrest I'll switch to another morning show. Stick to hosting or a game show Ryan. You really have no other talents.