Ryan Seacrest: the most untalented, overpaid personality in entertainment. Runner-up: Sean Hannity
When I first brought this idea up to Desk of Brian’s own pop culture guru, Brandon Jones, he immediately rebuked me and instead brought up names like Larry King (I agree to a certain extent since Larry is one of the worst interviewer on TV) and Lane Kiffin (though not technically in entertainment).
But I’m sticking to my guns, Ryan Seacrest tops my list for most overrated in entertainment.
Why? The man literally has no discernable talent, certainly not enough talent to be worth $51 million per year.
Between E! Television, American Idol, radio and even Bing, this guy pulls in a fortune with a little mindless banter and a non-threatening smile.
Seacrest is even quoted as saying an 11 year-old could do his job.
Even with his successes, Seacrest has had some dismal failures, not necessarily unusual in the entertainment business. However, some of the projects he’s worked on were absolutely horrible; Momma’s Boys and Denise Richards are two prime examples.
But I will give credit where credit is due. The man does work very hard and he seems to have a good business sense.
What will Seacrest’s next venture be? Some say taking over for the aforementioned Larry King (in which he has guest hosted before), others say filling in for Oprah’s spot (pretty big shoes).
The question still remains, is Seacrest really worth $51 million per annum? Evidently the market thinks so, but I guess I’ll never get it.
My runner-up: Sean Hannity. Again not technically in entertainment, he is not technically in news either. The Fox News neocon that makes a fortune slamming anyone with a (D) after their name and defends to the death anyone with an (R) after their name, has one of the most politically superficial opinion shows.
Just as a comparison, not an endorsement, Bill O’ Reilly is a better interviewer, Glenn Beck is more cutting edge with his research and then there’s Hannity; Republican good, Democrat bad, without much deeper analysis.
And his books are pure right wing fluff. It’s like all he knows are the most superficial of arguments in political discourse.
Seacrest photo/stupidcelebrities.net
Hannity photo/friendsofamericarally.com
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Britney?
Atleast she can sing or used to. These others have zero talent
Britney still tops such a list.
At least Ryan doesn’t have the nerve to go on tour and actually charge money for his tickets when all he does is mime every track, play no instruments, and sleepwalk through the dance routines.
I agree he puts forth no talent what so ever.I am glad he has lived the American Dream because he would be selling crack on the street in alot of countries.
Luvs, you on Shecrest’s payroll or something? Yes, I would love to get Shecrest’s paycheck for all the hard “work” he does. All the gossip mongering he does on the radio and TV and hosting A.I. for three months. But jealous? Hardly. I’m a lot taller, younger and better looking than her.
radrobd – Starting this crap again? What is your beef with this man, whom you know nothing about or of! I dare you to challenge for his job. You dont have a CLUE what Ryan does but you are so stubborn to even listen. I’ve had this argument with you before but you are so set in your ways to ‘hate’ on this guy. Why? Are you jealous that you’d never have a chance in hell to live his lifestyle?
Yes, he gets paid a lot to do nothing. I guess some people must like him, otherwise, they wouldn’t continue letting him on the radio or TV. But basically, anybody can do his job. It’s not freaking rocket science.
But he’s a such a cute little man
I’m hardly a “guru” but I appreciate the nod.
I totally conceded that I couldn’t come up with anyone on Seacrest’s level of salary and popularity. I added Tyra Banks, a has been model who speaks incoherently on her own show and the Survivor loser Colby Donaldson who now has his own show.
I guess Regis Philbin would be comparable to Seacrest.