The Highest-Paid TV Hosts of All Time

Ryan Seacrest

From radio to television, Ryan Seacrest is one of the most familiar faces in Hollywood. Seacrest has worked on a number of popular shows and red carpet ceremonies, but he is best known for hosting American Idol. The 45-year-old is worth $430 million with a salary of $75 million per year.

Seacrest broke through to television in 1993 when he was selected to host the Radical Outdoor Challenge on ESPN. The Emmy Award-winning entertainer rose to fame as the host of the singing competition American Idol; he has been co-hosting Live with Kelly and Ryan since May of 2017.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.