Ryan Seacrest Donates His Paycheck to Idol Gives Back

April 7, 2008

Ryan Seacrest was in a charitable mood Sunday night: In addition to hosting FOX’s Idol Gives Back special, the host also handed over his paycheck for the evening.

A source close to Seacrest tells PEOPLE that he wanted to show fans that he was serious about the cause.

“When he and Simon went to Africa last year and saw the children, it was really life-altering for him,” says the source. “He just knew he had to do his part and be willing to put his money where his mouth is.”

Idol Gives Back, which also features appearances from Brad Pitt and Miley Cyrus, airs Wednesday on FOX.
–Julie Jordan

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yonas April 7th, 2008

thank you sooooo much ! sir.

GoooDavidCook April 7th, 2008

Some celebs are giving millions and people are getting excited over this? I actually like Ryan a lot, but considering he has like 50 jobs his income from one night of work is like less than a quarter of one percent of his annual income, no doubt, and not all that impressive of a donation.

Joe April 7th, 2008

I’m glad he did not give it for kids here in America. They would only buy more drugs while the parents collect the free Lyndon B. Johnson checks for not working and having more kids for a larger amount. I see this buying with food stamps and loading the groceries into an Escalade. That is called buying votes in anyones book. Isn’t America great?

Tina April 7th, 2008

Good for Ryan! He has a heart of pure gold.

sarah April 7th, 2008

yay.thts nice. wooo. i wsh simon woodv done tht so we cood b like he actually is a great guy!!but we cant so tht suks hard.but anyway all th nice guys r gay. sad he 2 cute but yet 2 gay.

Tabitha C. April 7th, 2008

Go Ryan…I’m starting to like him after that generous gesture.

Tania April 7th, 2008

Angela: I agree with you that we also need to help children in America. You can take the first step and encourage others to follow.

T April 7th, 2008

Joe, please try to stay on topic and be positive. We are talking about the great thing Ryan is doing. And if you insist on talking about welfare, why aren’t you talking about corporate welfare–most of the money you think is going to “lazy welfare recipients” is really going to help out large corporation.

Lee April 7th, 2008

oooohh good for him…one night’s pay is probably pocket change for someone like him. BIG WHOOP.

bjm April 7th, 2008

to all that are arguing about what ryan is giving are you giving anything??? if not stop belittling people for what they do. at least he is doing something - more than many people will do!

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