Ryan Seacrest’s new three-year contract with American Idol has been rumored to be $45 million. It has been in the headlines for weeks, but Idol executives have not made a statement denying the rumors… until now. Since Paula Abdul left Idol due to failed pay-increase negotiations, fans have reacted why Seacrest deserved the $45 million and Paula did not. Apparently, the $45 million pay Ryan reportedly will be making is from a new hosting deal he bagged to work other CKX projects, which are not related to Idol.
