Ryan Seacrest to stay on ‘American Idol’

LOS ANGELES, Apr 24: “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest will remain on the top-rated US TV singing contest, the Fox television network said yesterday, ending speculation the popular personality might jump to a new show. Seacrest has hosted “Idol” for 11 seasons and seen contestants such as Kelly Clarkson go on to singing stardom, Jennifer Hudson win an Oscar and Adam Lambert court controversy with his glam style. (agencies)