occasionally pre-recorded episodes of “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” sometimes in order to accommodate the “American Idol” host’s busy schedule splitting time between New York City and Los Angeles.
Ripa and Seacrest would most commonly tape a Friday episode prior to broadcast — something they did for Seacrest’s final episode last week.
Given that this Friday’s installment of “Live with Kelly and Mark” has likely been pre-recorded, it appears Ripa and Consuelos will work just three days this week.
The Post has reached out to ABC for clarification of how often “Live” would be pre-recorded in a regular week. Several fans were unimpressed by the fact that Thursday’s show was taped prior to airtime. “Three days live, two taped,” one raged. “Why not just record five in one day and call it a week? #youknowyouwantto” another sniped, with one more adding, “3 day a week contract, what a joke.” Get your tickets NOW to be in our studio audience!
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