I’ll admit that I don’t see the appeal of Ryan Seacrest as the host of anything, but then again, I’ve never watched American Idol or any of the trash programming he’s produced. Apparently, ABC, NBC, E! and Fox see the appeal because they keep giving him gigs and they buy his reality programs.
And he gets another gig as he takes over the Late Night hosting duties for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Seacrest who was a special correspondent for the 2012 London Games and will be on for the 17 full days of glory in Rio.
I’ll admit that he makes me as comfortable as having painful rectal itch, but that’s me.
Here’s the official announcement:
RYAN SEACREST NAMED LATE NIGHT HOST FOR NBC’S RIO OLYMPICS COVERAGE
Seacrest Returns to NBC Olympics after Serving as Special Correspondent for 2012 London Games
STAMFORD, Conn. – August 12, 2015 – With just under a year to go until the Opening Ceremony, NBC Olympics announced today that Ryan Seacrest will serve as host for NBC’s late night coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Seacrest served as a correspondent for NBC’s coverage of the 2012 London Games, which was the most-watched television event in U.S. history with more than 217 million viewers. In London, Seacrest interviewed U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps and was one of the hosts of the Closing Ceremony.
“The late night atmosphere will be electric,” said Jim Bell, Executive Producer, NBC Olympics. “And we’re thrilled to have Ryan Seacrest in the middle of it all capturing Rio’s unique flavor, talking to Olympic athletes, and telling the stories of the day.”
“Joining the NBC Olympics team at the 2012 London Games was an exhilarating experience,” said Seacrest. “I appreciate Jim Bell’s confidence, along with everyone at NBC Sports. I can’t wait to reunite with the team of broadcasters and producers for the 2016 Rio Olympics, and I look forward to hosting the live late night show.”
NBC had more in its press release regarding Seacrest, but it was about his career and you don’t need to see that.
