Is He Really Worth This Much?

[The "American Idol" host has closed a major new three-year deal with CKX, parent of "Idol" producer 19 Entertainment, worth $15 million per year. Under the pact, which is believed to be the richest ever for a reality host, Seacrest will be exclusive to CKX in broadcast TV primetime to host "Idol" or any CKX-produced show that might succeed it. Seacrest has a separate cable deal with Comcast and is E! Entertainment's lead anchor. He also produces such shows as E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and ABC's upcoming Jamie Oliver reality series.]

Unreal. How did this happen and how can we stop it? Do you really want this much Ryan in your life? My guess is his non-threatening, coiffed vanilla look has been his ticket to the big time. In fact, he and Hayden Panettiere would make a perfect vanilla swirl. She'd probably waste no time jumping on that action - despite his rumored one nighter with Lindsay Lohan. Notice how his excuse for being over at LiLo's house late at night because he was working with her on her singing career has just as quickly disappeared. Regardless of the big payday, not every area of his life is going well - rumor has it he's made Angelina Jolie's permanent shit list. Congrats Ryan - you'd better be worth it!

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