Instant Alert: How Ryan Seacrest went from local radio DJ to one of the most famous TV hosts ever

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   How Ryan Seacrest went from local radio DJ to one of the most famous TV hosts ever by Carrie Wittmer on May 1, 2017, 11:34 AM Advertisement Ryan Seacrest has long been known as a man with many, many jobs. And it was just announced Monday morning that he's accepted yet another one: He's now the cohost of "Live" on ABC with Kelly Ripa. Seacrest first gained recognition as the host of the hit reality competition show "American Idol," but before doing work on camera he already had a famous radio show in Los Angeles. You can also catch him on the red carpet on behalf of E! before pretty much any big, celebrity-filled event.  Here's everything you need to know about Ryan Seacrest's career so far: SEE ALSO: Kelly Ripa just announced Ryan Seacrest as her new cohost on 'Live' Ryan Seacrest was born in 1974 in Atlanta. He knew he wanted to work in radio from an early age. Source: Biography Seacrest went to the University of Georgia. While he was in college, he interned at a local radio station where he got his first job in radio. Source: Biography In the mid-'90s, Seacrest moved to Los Angeles, where he started "Ryan Seacrest for the Ride Home," an afternoon radio show that became quite popular. The show lasted until 2004. Source: Biography See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011