Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos criticized for 'painful' new show as viewers tune out post-Ryan Seacrest

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"Live with Kelly and Mark" debuted Monday, and Ryan Seacrest was out of the co-hosting seat with Mark Consuelos officially beginning his first day on the job.

While Kelly Ripa was completely comfortable co-hosting – a gig she's had at ABC for more than 20 years – viewers say they missed Seacrest. "Thank you for trusting me to be your co-pilot," Consuelos told his wife of 24 years at one point during the live show. "I really appreciate it." But "Live" fans weren't as enthusiastic about the married couple headlining one of their favorite morning shows, and they aired their grievances online.

One user wrote on Twitter, "Your first show together today was horrible, painful. I turned it off." Another followed suit, "@kellymarklive Boring first day! @KellyRipa for the life of God can you please LET MARK FINISH HIS SENTENCES before you interrupt him!" They added, "This is a huge mistake.

I mean literally won’t be watching this ridiculous now show anymore @ABCNetwork u should have fired her and stayed with @RyanSeacrest." "This the WORST decision.