Fox has confirmed that American Idol host Ryan Seacrest will present Super Bowl XLII on the network next February.

Seacrest will host the pregame and halftime entertainment shows and be on hand to interview any celebrities watching the game.

"The Super Bowl has grown to become a landmark holiday on the American calendar, attracting not only the sports world, but the biggest stars in music and entertainment," said David Hill, Fox Sports TV group chairman. "You’d be hard-pressed to find a more talented and popular host on television and radio than Ryan Seacrest, and we’re delighted that he’ll be joining us for our coverage of Super Bowl XLII."

Seacrest said he was "thrilled" to be involved with the broadcast.