And the Emmys Hosting Gig Goes to... Ryan Seacrest?

Ryan Seacrest by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com

Fresh from Fox:

Ryan Seacrest will host the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards airing live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 16, on Fox.

"Ryan Seacrest appeals to a broad audience, including the highly desirable young-adult demographic," adds Dick Askin, Chairman and CEO of the Television Academy. Adds Ken Ehrlich, executive producer of the Emmycast: "This year's show will be different in a number of ways; the freshness, enthusiasm and professionalism that Ryan brings to everything he does will be a perfect match for some of the innovative things we have planned. I’ve watched Ryan’s growth on live events with great delight, and we’re going to have a great time with him on the Emmys."

Seacrest just days ago was dubbed the host of Fox's Super Bowl 2008 pre-show and halftime coverage.

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Matt Webb Mitovich

Aug 20, 2007 11:45 AM

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No, no, no. Does this mean, instead of tv-related jokes, we'll get awkward homosexual banter? Again I say: no.
Posted by Marcus Dixon Aug 20, 2007 11:48 AM Report Abuse

I was hoping for Cat Deeley. She would have done a better job. I guess I'll give him a chance though.
Posted by tv_is_hot Aug 20, 2007 11:51 AM Report Abuse

Noooooooo! Come on people! He's not at that level. He's still at the holding a microphone on the red carpet level. He must have blackmail pictures of everyone in Hollywood.
Posted by odd_duck Aug 20, 2007 11:51 AM Report Abuse

So I guess this will be the first time (in I have no idea how long) I don't watch the Emmy's. Sick of Seacrest
Posted by skadoodle Aug 20, 2007 11:57 AM Report Abuse

Kathy Griffin is not going to be happy about this...or then again...she might be thrilled to have more material for her act! lol
Posted by sam-i-am Aug 20, 2007 12:16 PM Report Abuse

I'm not sick of Seacrest, but baby needs to take a nap.
Posted by wycked Aug 20, 2007 12:18 PM Report Abuse

Ugh. What? Brian Dunkelman wasn't available?
Posted by skittlekitty Aug 20, 2007 12:23 PM Report Abuse

Seacrest just days ago was dubbed the host of Fox's Super Bowl 2008 pre-show and halftime coverage. Even worse!!!!!!!!!!! His extensive sports knowledge and experience is going to leave us armchair quarterbacks scratching our heads!!!!!!!
Posted by Mr. Furley Aug 20, 2007 12:37 PM Report Abuse

Ugh. I can't imagine one single person whom I would want to watch less. What could he possibly do for a monologue?
Posted by miwebste Aug 20, 2007 12:45 PM Report Abuse

Reason #.... to not watch!!
Posted by jenniferc Aug 20, 2007 12:53 PM Report Abuse

He MUST have blackmail pictures of everybody! LOL I agree that he is someone I would definitely like to see LESS of.
Posted by ZZZ999 Aug 20, 2007 12:54 PM Report Abuse

Oh come on! Stop all the Ryan bashing. I like him. He's funny and cute and does a good job. I'll be watching.
Posted by pattijen2222 Aug 20, 2007 12:59 PM Report Abuse

It's not that Ryan Seacrest is so bad...but it's just going to be SUCH a huge letdown after the amazingness that was Conan last year!
Posted by emilysy Aug 20, 2007 1:05 PM Report Abuse

All I can say is ugh! That no talent hack is all over my tv and radio enough - what's he going to do bicker wiht people in the audience and make offensive gay jokes? There wasn't anybody else the Emmy's could get for this? I guess that will make me tune "out"
Posted by jamjelly32 Aug 20, 2007 1:08 PM Report Abuse

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