Ryan Seacrest’s Girlfriend Aubrey Paige Petcosky Has ‘Been a Rock’ Amid His ‘Live’ Exit

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Offering support. Ryan Seacrest has been leaning on girlfriend Aubrey Paige amid his exit from Live With Kelly and Ryan, an insider exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.“Aubrey’s been a rock during the tougher times this past couple of years,” the source says of the 25-year-old model, whose full name is Aubrey Paige Petcosky.

Most recently, that means supporting the American Idol host, 48, amid the news that he’s leaving Live after nearly six years.“Ryan has been very kind to himself recently,” the insider adds of the radio personality. “He regulates himself a lot better and doesn’t burn the candle at both ends.

He still loves working, but he’s taking more time for himself.”The Georgia native announced his exit from the morning talk show on February 16.

Seacrest joined the series in May 2017 alongside Kelly Ripa after a lengthy search for a permanent cohost.“Working alongside Kelly over the past six years has been a dream job and one of the highlights of my career,” the Emmy winner said in a statement about his departure. “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.”Though Seacrest will be replaced by Ripa’s husband, Mark Consuelos, the insider tells Us that the American Top 40 host still plans to pop by the Live set on occasion.“He’s had some amazing times on Live and wants to go out on a high,” the source explains. “Plus, he still looks forward to making guest appearances and staying in close contact with everyone concerned.