Everything Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest and Mark Consuelos Have Said About ‘Live’ Shakeup: ‘It’s Bittersweet’
usmagazine.comMaking a change. Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest and Mark Consuelos have have been candid about the future of ABC’s Live as the show prepares for some big shifts.In February 2023, Seacrest announced his exit from Live With Kelly and Ryan after six years of cohosting with Ripa.“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,” he said in a statement at the time. “I also want to thank Michael Gelman and the entire staff and crew — we’ve made memories to last a lifetime, met some of the most incredible people and had the warmest welcome into the homes of so many viewers across America.
It’s been a memorable ride and now I’m excited to pass the baton to Kelly’s ‘real’ husband, Mark.”Ripa, who first appeared on the daytime talk show in 2001, praised the American Idol host for his professionalism over the years.
She also confirmed that her husband, Consuelos, would be joining her after Seacrest’s departure.“I can’t thank you enough, [Ryan], on all of our behalf,” she said during the live episode in February 2023. “There is nobody else like you.
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