Ryan Seacrest Signs on for Three More Years as 'Idol' Host

NEW YORK (AP) -- Ryan Seacrest will be saying "This ... is American Idol" for at least three more years.

He's signed a new deal that keeps him as host through 2012. It also calls for Seacrest to work on new entertainment projects with "Idol" producer Simon Fuller.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but The Hollywood Reporter says the deal is worth $45 million.

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