Ryan Seacrest Backs Jordin For American Idol

In a new interview Ryan Seacrest has discussed who he thinks will win American Idol ? and the presenter is gunning for Jordin Sparks.

Speaking to People magazine, Ryan revealed he was rooting for Jordin to win, and he thinks she may just manage it.

"I like Jordin," he said. ?Why? First of all, she's a girl. She represents fantastic qualities. She's a great singer and a pretty girl, she's non-threatening, cute and attractive. Plus, she has this sincere likeability that is rare and genuine."

Ryan was also asked about contestant Sanjaya, who seems to be dividing America. Seacreast said, "Everywhere I go, people have been screaming at me to get rid of Sanjaya. And I say, 'Too bad, you're doing it.'?But Sanjaya, he's an interesting character on the show. America hones in and gets rid of who needs to go and the best usually stay."