Ryan Seacrest Videos : Ryan Seacrest's Twin -- College of Charleston Senior Shaun Kraisman Appears on American Idol

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Ryan Seacrest's Twin -- College of Charleston Senior Shaun Kraisman Appears on American Idol

College of Charleston senior Shaun Kraisman is looking forward to more than just graduation -- he can't wait for the "American Idol" season 11 finale. Kraisman, a communication major, is a doppleganger for the Fox show's host Ryan Seacrest and earned national airtime during the season premiere. Now he's hoping for an encore during the show's finale. Kraisman, who actually aspires to be a TV host, went to the show's tryouts in Charleston dressed in a black suit, much like what Seacrest wears. His plan was to sing his way to Hollywood, but it might be his looks and impersonations that get him there. People in line started telling him how much he looked like Seacrest and he did a few impersonations. Soon, hundreds of people thought Seacrest was actually in line with them and the commotion drew the attention of Fox producers. Before he knew it, the producers had Kraisman posing as Seacrest in front of crowds and press -- and in front of the celebrity judges in Savannah. Kraisman was featured in a four-minute segment on the show's premiere as he does his impressions for both Seacrest and the celebrity judges (global icon Jennifer Lopez, rock legend Steven Tyler and Grammy-award winning music producer Randy Jackson). A USA Today blog says, "Ryan [Seacrest] probably didn't expect to meet up with Shaun Kraisman, who's got Ryan's wardrobe, mannerisms and speech patterns down pat. He wows the judges, especially since he can run Ryan's lines on cue." A poll on RyanSeacrest.com shows ...

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