[vincesanity82]

Fox will give American Idol host Ryan Seacrest the chance to do the seemingly impossible: Appear on a show that, at times, can draw even bigger audiences than the all-powerful Idol: Fox's Super Bowl pregame show. He'll host entertainment segments from a set, outside the Arizona Cardinals' stadium positioned to intercept incoming celebs. It's the latest instance of TV sports incorporating red-carpet-style coverage, a genre epitomized by reporters posing this question: "Who are you wearing?" Fox Sports Chairman David Hill says there's a rationale in using Seacrest that goes beyond using the Super Bowl to cross-promote Fox's biggest hit. Other Fox cross-promotion will include Neil Cavuto, expected to star on Fox's upcoming business channel, to talk about the Super Bowl's impact on, say, avocado sales. "I see Ryan as a latter-day Dick Clark, who was a conduit through which America viewed pop culture," says Hill. "He's on his way toward assuming Dick Clark's mantle." Said Seacrest, in a statement: "This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of my career. Seacrest, out." -- USA Today

this is very sad..

Seacrest, in! Fox adds celebs to Super Bowl lineup - USATODAY.com

[Lefty Noob]

Disappointing, but not exactly unexpected. It is a big event, and inevitably it's going to cross more and more out of the world of sports and into the world of pop culture. This is just another step in that direction - watch, next they'll announce an American Idol tie-in for the halftime show.

[bears9]

I watch idol and Secrest is good at what he does and that is E News and idol not football.

[hugefan20]

I'd rather see Simon or a drunk Paula Abdul added to the lineup.

[azrael492]

The pregame is long enough at 6 hours. Do we need to prolong that even more to see what celebrity fans are wearing??? I hate this part of our culture with the paparazzi and rumor magazines.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by hugefan20

I'd rather see Simon or a drunk Paula Abdul added to the lineup.

Hey, welcome to GoTeamsGo!

Why not add the entire Idol cast and have a sing-off with NFL Players?

It's no "Big Man Dance Challenge" but it could be funny.

[cwstech]

For the love of God, could we get any worst. This is stupid, stupid, stupid. Next you're going to be telling me they are going to be having "Queer Eye, for the NFL Guy".

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by cwstech

For the love of God, could we get any worst. This is stupid, stupid, stupid. Next you're going to be telling me they are going to be having "Queer Eye, for the NFL Guy".

Please, please, PUH-LEASE don't give them any ideas!

[suedon70]

Seacrest....OUT!!!!! PLEASE!!!!