Ryan Seacrest returning as host of 'American Idol'

It's official! Ryan Seacrest is set to host the American Idol reboot on ABC, he announced Thursday on Live with Kelly & Ryan. Seacrest served as host for the show during its 15-season run on Fox, which aired its “farewell season” last year. “It’s genuinely hard to put into words what American Idol means to me,” Seacrest said in a statement. “I’m so grateful for the show and all the career and life opportunities it’s allowed me to experience. It’s been an incredible journey from day one. To be asked to return this year, at my new home at Disney|ABC, is an honor, if not a bit surreal. I believe ABC is the perfect home for ‘Idol,’ and I’ve every confidence the show’s legions of fans will love it – especially ‘Idol’’s best traditions of showcasing heartwarming stories, remarkable talent discovery, and, best of all, making dreams come true.” Seacrest will join new judges Katy Perry and (reportedly) Chris Daughtry