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

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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.

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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: