Ryan, Rockers, and Romance

Romance is on Ryan Seacrest’s mind. In fact, one of the things he hopes 2008 brings is a special someone to share it with.

“I think, in a way, my goal is to focus on a little bit more balance,” he told PEOPLE at a recent photo shoot. “I really haven’t been out with anybody. … This week I’ll literally work seven days, and I’ll get home at 10 p.m.”

When asked how he’d find time for romance, he said he hadn’t figured that part out yet.

Ryan will host New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Dick Clark and Fergie. About his co-hosts, he told PEOPLE: “He’s doing alright,” says Seacrest. “He and Fergie and I were doing a photo shoot, and Fergie couldn’t have looked better. Dick gave some vintage looks to [the] camera when he saw her gorgeous legs and body in this little skirt.”

He also talked about American Idol’s upcoming seventh season (premiering Jan. 15!). “This year, you will see us go back to our roots. We’re going to focus more on the kids – where they came from, the background, what they did for a living. We also have more rockers this year.”

“We also have more rockers this year.” Yeah, I know I already said it - I just wanted to say it again.