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Could Seacrest Be Voted Off American Idol?

Posted Apr 29, 08 4:43 PM CDT in Arts & Living,  Business 

(Newser) – A marketing survey into why ratings are off for this season of American Idol has some wondering if Ryan Seacrest's days as host are numbered, MSNBC reports. Many questions focused on how viewers respond to Seacrest and his interactions with judges and contestants. One source, though, says the queries “fall under the leave-no-stone-unturned category more than anything else."

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Television and radio personality Ryan Seacrest stands as he helps announce new products for Comcast at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008.   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Ryan Seacrest attends a Details magazine party Thursday, March 20, 2008 in Beverly Hills, Calif. His spot as host of American Idol could be in jeopardy amid declining ratings.   (AP Photo/Phil McCarten)
Robin Williams, left, and Ryan Seacrest share a moment on stage at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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