Seacrest World Domination

Yes, he's "hosting" the Super Bowl and now the Emmys. Dear Goodness Gravy...read on from today's Variety.com:

Ryan Seacrest is in as host of the 59th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
The Seacrest announcement caps weeks of speculation over who might get the hosting gig -- or if Fox would opt to go without an emcee. Hosts are usually announced earlier in the production schedule for big kudofests such as the Emmys, which will be broadcast Sept. 16 from the Shrine Auditorium.

But with no obvious comedian choices, Fox had difficulty choosing a host at first. (Insiders say Seacrest was always a contender, but initially the net was concerned with overexposure, given Seacrest's high-profile hosting for "American Idol"). Unlike the other webs, Fox doesn't have a weeknight talkshow host, who are frequently considered the go-to kudo presenters.

Ultimately, though, Seacrest's experience in clocking countless hours hosting the live "Idol" -- not to mention his fame as the host of TV's No. 1 program -- made him the most logical candidate at Fox.

"Ryan Seacrest is known and loved by television audiences around the world," Fox alternative entertainment prexy Mike Darnell said. "His work on 'American Idol' is unparalleled in the industry. He's a consummate host of major live broadcast events and a proven talent who always makes it look easy, which makes him the perfect choice for this year's Emmy telecast."

TV Academy CEO Dick Askin said Seacrest appealed "to a broad audience, including the highly desirable young adult demographic, so he should serve as a magnet for attracting a diverse array of viewers."

Coincidentally, Seacrest's "Idol" exec producers, Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe, were originally slated to tackle this year's Emmycast but had to bow out because of production commitments elsewhere.

Ken Ehrlich, who took over exec producer duties when Fuller and Lythgoe bowed out, said Seacrest brought a "freshness, enthusiasm and professionalism" to some of the features he has planned for this year's telecast.

"This year's show will be different in a number of ways," he said, calling the host "a perfect match for some of the innovative things we have planned."

Besides "Idol," Seacrest's domain includes anchoring "E! News Daily" and handling morning drive on Los Angeles' KIIS-FM.