Seacrest is not “out!” Longtime American Idol host Ryan Seacrest will be returning for the “new” series on ABC.

The TV personality made the announcement at the start of Thursday’s Live with Kelly and Ryan, a show he just started co-hosting full-time with Kelly Ripa.

Presumably the show will be moving to New York to accommodate Seacrest. The Fox version always filmed in Hollywood.

“It’s genuinely hard to put into words what American Idol means to me,” said Seacrest in a statement. “I’m so grateful for the show and all the career and life opportunities it’s allowed me to experience. It’s been an incredible journey from day one. To be asked to return this year, at my new home at Disney|ABC, is an honor, if not a bit surreal. I believe ABC is the perfect home for Idol, and I’ve every confidence the show’s legions of fans will love it – especially Idol’s best traditions of showcasing heartwarming stories, remarkable talent discovery, and, best of all, making dreams come true.”

“So much of American Idol’s overwhelming success can be attributed to Ryan, whose larger-than-life personality and laudable dedication to creating quality entertainment has made him a true master of his craft,” ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey said in a statement. “His talent is limitless, and I can’t think of a more appropriate person to honor the Idol legacy as it takes on new life than the man who has been there through it all.”

ABC’s American Idol will include Katy Perry as a judge. The other judges have yet to be announced.