Like family! Ryan Seacrest opened up about his experience hosting American Idol after announcing his departure from Live With Kelly and Ryan.
16.02.2023 - 18:27 / usmagazine.com
Showing them how it is done. Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Ripa have built a strong friendship after working together on-air over the years.
Viewers originally enjoyed watching the duo’s easy onscreen rapport when Seacrest occasionally guest hosted alongside Ripa when she took over for Kathie Lee Gifford in 2001. Following more than a decade of friendship, the soap opera actress confirmed that Seacrest would be joining her as cohost of Live With Kelly and Ryan in 2017.
“It is such a pleasure to be with you every morning,” the Georgia native told Ripa as they celebrated the news during a taping. “This is going to be the most fun I’ve ever had, so thank you.”
In response, Ripa added, “Thank you for uprooting your life and sacrificing so much to be with us, we really appreciate it. Welcome to the family. You fit right in.”
As the pair continued to work together, the Hope & Faith alum offered a glimpse at their dynamic when cameras aren’t rolling.
“What’s interesting is we usually text each other 15 times before the show. Yet we still have things to say on the air, which is weird,” Ripa explained to Entertainment Tonight in 2020. “It’s a weird codependency. We’re happy to have our psychiatric episodes unfold before everyone on live TV.”
At the time, the American Idol host gushed over the time he got to spend with Ripa. “To work with this amazing individual is an incredible thing,” he added. “I learned so much from her, not just [about] being on the air but about life. I mean she’s a remarkable colleague, the most amazing mother and wife and I get to see all sides of that.”
The All My Children alum later praised Seacrest for his ability to stay grounded and humble amid his success.
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Like family! Ryan Seacrest opened up about his experience hosting American Idol after announcing his departure from Live With Kelly and Ryan.
Ryan Seacrest is still happy to be hosting . Seacrest and the crew, including judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan took over ET, asking each other questions about season 21 and the craziest auditions they've witnessed to date.«Yes. Yes, I am,» Seacrest said when asked if he's still happy hosting the singing competition series. «I really like the live shows.»This group has been together for six seasons, and they've seen some things in that time.
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Kelly Ripa is one of the most well-known daytime TV stars in the United States, but away from the spotlight she's just like any other parent.POPULAR: What is Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola's plan after college?The Live star often gives insights into her personal life on the ABC breakfast show, and previously revealed how she helped her oldest son Michael Consuelos - an up-and-coming actor - when he was struggling during the early stages of his career.In November, Kelly explained on the show that Michael had found it hard getting a job after graduating from college in 2020 - which was in the height of the pandemic.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story is so unique"Adulting is hard nowadays. It's very hard for kids.
Kelly Ripa couldn’t be more excited to be working with her husband.
Ryan Seacrest is known for his role hosting numerous successful TV and radio shows, such as American Idol season 21.As the video below shows, the star recently announced he would be leaving his hosting duties at Live! with Kelly and Ryan this year. However, Ryan will remain very much on our TV screen and airwaves in the future.WATCH: Ryan Seacrest announces his departure from Live!Being such an in-demand personality has its perks, and coupling these with his successful career as a producer and entrepreneur has made Ryan a top earner.
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Ryan Seacrest shocked fans last week with his announcement he was leaving Live with Kelly & Ryan after this season. But for everyone who worked on the show it was a relief months in the making! Not because they dislike him, of course — because they were worried!
reports Entertainment Weekly. It was announced Thursday that Seacrest, 48, would leave the daytime talk show after six years and focus on hosting the singing show “American Idol. “This is something that [Kelly] and I have been talking about for a long time, and it was a tough, tough decision,” Seacrest stated.
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Seacrest out! On Thursday, Ryan Seacrest announced that after six years, he would be stepping down as Kelly Ripa’s “Live With Kelly and Ryan” co-host. While the decision might feel sudden to fans, the 48-year-old had actually been thinking about making the change for years.
Changing it up! Ryan Seacrest received an outpouring of love from Tamron Hall, Kelly Ripa and more after announcing his exit as cohost from Live With Kelly and Ryan on Thursday, February 16.
Ready for his close-up! Mark Consuelos is looking forward to his new gig as wife Kelly Ripa‘s Live cohost as Ryan Seacrest exits the morning show.
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Ryan Seacrest is officially stepping down from his daytime hosting gig.
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