After two years of being a co-host on “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” Ryan Seacrest bid his final goodbye to the show on April 14 (hollywoodreporter.com). Seacrest was joined by his girlfriend, Aubrey Paige, who made a rare appearance on the show to bid him farewell (hollywoodreporter.com). Mark Consuelos, the husband of Kelly Ripa, will be replacing Seacrest as Ripa’s full-time co-host (usatoday.com).
Consuelos’s debut on the show on Monday marked the beginning of a new era for “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (nydailynews.com). The husband-wife duo officially announced their on-air partnership and venture into taking over the world through their co-hosting gig (etonline.com). The show also received emotional messages from viewers following Seacrest’s departure, with Consuelos advising them to “bring your tissue boxes” (usatoday.com).
The reason behind Seacrest’s exit from “Live with Kelly and Ryan” is still unclear, with alleged tensions being cited as a possible cause (stylecaster.com). However, Seacrest remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, and viewers still remember him well, even for his past as a high school football star (sportskeeda.com).
Seacrest’s name has been associated with many successful entertainment events, including “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” which earns him an easy $1 million whenever he hosts (animatedtimes.com). Seacrest has made at least $18 million from his association with the iconic event alone (animatedtimes.com).
Overall, Seacrest’s departure from “Live with Kelly and Ryan” marks the end of an era in the show’s history, but with Consuelos stepping in, viewers can look forward to a new and exciting era for the show.
