Ryan Seacrest may be replacing Larry King

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Ryan Seacrest might be adding hosting duties of another kind to his schedule in 2009. A source from within CNN says that Seacrest, who has filled in for his friend Larry King in the past, is involved in “serious negotiations” to take over “Larry King Live” around year’s end. King told The New York Times in April 2007 that Seacrest would be his first choice to take over the show when the time came.

“He’s the classic generalist,” King told the Times. “The only thing I don’t know, and I’ve gotten to know him pretty well, is how versed he is in politics, world affairs. Does he read the paper? Is he interested in Iraq? Because if he is, he’s going to be very good.”

Another source familiar with Seacrest and his involvement on “American Idol” said that a drastic course change might be just what Seacrest needs. “He’s so serious about his career, but like anyone, he wants it to evolve. Hosting ‘Larry King’ would be perfect for him.”

A rep for Seacrest said that “Larry and Ryan are close and Ryan does fill in as a guest host from time to time, but we have no comment on this story.” Another source close to CNN, on the other hand, said “there is no truth to this story.”

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Published 5/7/08.

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  • I hate Larry King and now you have another stupid idiot on the show ......you are all nuts.
    Anonymous 9/25/08 Reply
  • Larry King,You disguss me as an American .........you had one of the most horrible killers of our times on your stupid show. They are trying to kill us in case you forgot. I will not longer watch you or your stupid show.Screw you! you!!!!!!!
    Anonymous 9/25/08 Reply
  • If Ryan is well-versed than he would make a great host. He can start becoming well versed now.
    clearlight44 5/23/08 Reply
  • ryan ceacest is a talented young televison and radio presenter, who hass soo much to offer, hes great and loving nd has 2 amazing daughters!! i love him!!! (Y)
    wazzlemaker 5/12/08 Reply
  • I HATE THAT STUPID RETARDED DUM DUM ANONYMOUS GUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE IS EVERYWHERE! IS THIS STUFF HE WRITES SPAM OR SOMETHING!!!!! (i could think of a lot more things to call him!)
    SVU123 5/11/08 Reply
  • Oh yeah and by the way Ryan Seacrest is a dumbass and although I don't like Larry King, I hope no one lets Ryan have the show, another radio show featuring Ryan Seacrest would suck. That guy's lame.
    qtpiscesgrl 5/9/08 Reply
  • OMG! You are so pathetic, every news article on here you claim that the celeb is on some stupid and shamelessly plug it. GET A LIFE!
    qtpiscesgrl 5/9/08 Reply
  • I hope that Ryan does get larry kings job b/c then i'll watch that show everday!
    gossipgirlie 5/8/08 Reply