‘Live’ Kelly Ripa & Ryan Seacrest Status Now?
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest have a long history together. Earlier this year, the dynamic co-hosts went their separate ways. Kelly paired up with her main man, Mark Consuelos, and continued with Live. Ryan jumped at an opportunity to take over Wheel of Fortune. Since Ryan Seacrest left the Live With Kelly And Ryan show, how are Kelly and Ryan?
Kelly Ripa And Ryan Seacrest’s History In The Making
When Ryan Seacrest made his first appearance on Live with Kelly Ripa in 2003, the show was co-hosted by Regis Philbin. In June 2016, Ryan told Entertainment Tonight, “I’ve known Kelly forever. She’s phenomenal, so to get a chance to sit by her for a day is a blessing.” Originally, Ryan was a guest co-host. However, in 2017, Ryan officially became Kelly’s co-host of Live. Kelly also told Entertainment Tonight in November 2020, “Working with your friends is a great privilege. It is a joy, and I have to say that it is a rare thing to work with a guy who is so authentic and fun and joyful and humble and generous and kind to everyone. What you see of Ryan on the air is the person he is backstage, which is a unique thing.”
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos talk about new season, favorite guests, and Ryan Seacrest. pic.twitter.com/Mf4bDrvasw
— E! News (@enews) September 26, 2023
Working Together
After six seasons as a co-host on Live, in February 2023, Ryan announced that he was leaving. At the time, he said, “Working alongside Kelly over the past six years has been a dream job and one of the highlights of my career. She has been an amazing partner, friend, and confidant, and although we will always be a part of each other’s lives, I will miss our mornings together.” After more than two decades of knowing one another, Ryan had his final episode as a co-host on the show. Over that time, the two became very close, so fans are wondering what their status is today.
What Is Kelly Ripa And Ryan Seacrest’s Status Now?
The two saw each other almost every day for years. They have been friends for over 25 years and Kelly Ripa mentioned even her kids have grown up with him. How are they handling the separation? While Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest’s on-screen relationship came to an end, their friendship is still going strong. When asked by E! News about keeping in touch with her buddy Ryan, Kelly admitted, “Oh my gosh, we keep more in touch with Ryan now that he is not on the show, than when he was on the show.” She said Ryan is “Uncle RyRy” and Mark and Kelly worry about him like he is their oldest child.
Keeping In Touch
Returning to Live, Ryan was back to promote his newest gig with Wheel of Fortune. Once Pat Sajak retires, Ryan is excited to be his successor. “I have been a fan of this show forever,” he told Kelly and Mark on the show. “Pat Sajak is a legend. I cannot believe I have the opportunity to take over for him. I cannot wait to be on that set and give out tons of money every night.” Kelly Ripa also talked about Ryan being “such an angel” on the Ellen K. Morning Show. She said that Vanna is so lucky to be getting to work with him.
What do you think about Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest’s friendship? Do you like the changes that have come with the new co-host, Mark Consuelos? Has the fact Mark and Kelly are married made the show better or worse? Give us some feedback below.
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