"American Idol" is heading to ABC but iconic host Simon Cowell isn't.

Ryan, of course, just landed a new gig as Kelly Ripa's "Live" co-host .

No word on who will be shattering dreams or making them come true when "Idol," which aired on Fox for 15 seasons, reboots on ABC

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