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Seacrest Back for 'American Juniors' After weeks of pseudo-suspense and pseudo-deliberations over hosting duties for "American Juniors," FOX realized that if they ever go looking for their heart's desire, they don't have to look any further than their own backyard. The host for the "American Idol" spin-off is none other than "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest.
"Ryan Seacrest has proven time and again that he is one of the premiere hosts in variety television," says FOX Entertainment President Gail Berman. "As an important member of the FOX family, and the face of 'American Idol,' he is obviously the best choice for the job and we are thrilled to have him join 'American Juniors.'" Debuting Tuesday (June 3), "American Juniors" will follow the path set by its wildly popular big brother, premiering with two audition specials before moving into a familiar routine on Tuesday, June 17. Tuesdays will, as usual, be performance episodes, followed by a Wednesday results show. The finalists will eventually be narrowed down to a five-member pop group.
Seacrest's role on "American Juniors" will be similar to whatever it was he did on "American Idol." He'll make jokes about his hair, hug people in the audience and banter with the performers and yet-to-be-announced judges. Presumably with a younger crowd, the number of homophobic jokes will be somewhat reduced.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Seacrest hosts an afternoon radio show on LA's Star 98.7 FM. Seacrest rode comedian Brian Dunkleman's coattails to greatness during the first season of "American Idol" and took over on his own to preside over this year's installment. Seacrest is currently developing a weekly syndicated entertainment program at Twentieth Television, set to debut in January, 2004. The third edition of "American Idol" will be starting up at the same time, though no contracts have yet been signed. Related Shows
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