Get ready to ring in the new year with Ryan Seacrest-again. The American Idol host will return as the co-host of the newly titled Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest as America awaits the arrival of 2009 this December 31.

“The name change of the program reflects the success of the co-hosting responsibilities of one of America’s most time-honored traditions. We are thrilled to extend Ryan’s contract as co-host of the ‘party of the year’ with Dick,” says Orly Adelson, executive producer and president of Dick Clark Productions.

Ryan took over Rockin’ Eve hosting duties for ABC after creator Dick Clark suffered a stroke in 2005. The New Year’s Eve staple is entering its 37th year of broadcasting live from Times Square.

“Watching ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve’ is an American tradition,” ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson adds. “Ryan has been a tremendous part of the show the last couple of years and we’re thrilled he’ll be part of it for years to come.”