American Idol is an American treasure. Without it, we wouldn’t have such artists as Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, and so much more! But it also put Ryan Seacrest on the map, too.

Last year, Idol went off the air and it was announced only last week that Ryan will be co-hosting Live! with Kelly Ripa, but a source from Entertainment Tonight said that Ryan might consider hosting American Idol if it were to ever return.

“Ryan has a lot of affection for American Idol, given the significance to his career and all the connectivity it has to the things he loves — live, pop music, talent discovery, etc,” the source said. “There have been no formal discussions with Ryan about his involvement but I’m sure he would be open to it, in the right capacity in the scenario that fits the other pieces above.”

The source also noted that Seacrest’s “priority is Live! and his radio show.”

However, another source said it’s more than possible for American Idol to be moved to New York City should it return, therefore making Ryan’s new co-hosting gig much easier. “It could be more costly, but worth it,” the source said. “Everyone knows that Ryan is the glue that keeps the show together. A reboot without him is almost unthinkable. The fans want the show to come back and they want it with Ryan.”