“You are family here – we’re so proud of you”: Kelly Ripa Begrudgingly Bids Adieu to Ryan Seacrest as She Calls Husband Mark Consuelos To Save ‘Live’ from Further Embarrassment
After six successful years on Live! with Kelly and Ryan, Ryan Seacrest has reportedly announced he will be leaving the program. Since he is leaving the morning show, his disappointed fans have one question on their minds: Why is he leaving?
Ryan Seacrest was brought on to co-host Live With Kelly and Ryan in 2017 after Michael Strahan, Kelly Ripa’s previous co-host, left the show in 2016. Besides, Seacrest serves as the program’s executive producer. The announcement was made on Thursday’s episode, February 16, by the US host, who has co-hosted the syndicated morning show with Kelly Ripa since 2017. He has previously stated that he will leave Live with Kelly and Ryan this spring.
The host claimed to have spoken with Ripa about the decision and referred to it as “tough” and “bittersweet.” Ripa paid tribute to her co-host, while Seacrest broke the news while they were both seated next to one another on Thursday’s episode. What would be her reaction to this?
Kelly Ripa’s response to Ryan Seacrest leaving Live!
It’s happening now! Live With Kelly and Ryan is losing one of its hosts, but it’s not the one that viewers might have anticipated. Ryan Seacrest surprised devoted fans on February 16 by making a sudden announcement about his future. As he sat next to Kelly Ripa, he intended to leave the morning talk show public after six years on the air. Additionally, it was revealed that Mark Consuelos, Ripa’s husband, will replace Seacrest as co-host when he leaves daytime television later this spring.
Ryan Seacrest’s decision to leave their show has prompted Ripa to respond live on air as she said,
“You are family here, we love you, and we’re so proud of you. That is the greatest part of this entire experience—you have gone from being a friend to a family member.”
For unlearnt, he has spent most of his time in New York where the syndicated morning show has been filmed; while American Idol is filmed in Los Angeles. Seacrest, who joined the show as a co-host in 2017, was “supposed to be here for three years,” according to Ripa. However, he spent six years now and “will leave the show in the spring.”
Why is he leaving Live With Kelly and Ryan?
On February 16, 2023, Ryan Seacrest shared on his Instagram that, after six years as the daytime talk show’s co-host, he was leaving. He wrote in his post that he was quitting Live With Kelly and Ryan to play on his duties as host of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, American Idol, Ryan Seacrest Foundation Studios, and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
When Seacrest made his announcement, a source told TMZ that he intended to return to Los Angeles after spending time in New York City (where he had relocated to film Live With Kelly and Ryan); and that he also intended to launch his own olive oil company.
As per reports, Mark Consuelos, Ripa’s spouse, will now be serving the duties as her new co-host. He has usually served as a guest host on Live. The couple, who have three children together, were first connected while appearing on the soap opera All My Children.
Even though we are sad to hear that he is moving on, we will cherish every second until then. He has definitely assured his fans to return as a guest co-host.
Source- INDEPENDENT NEWS
