Live with Kelly and Ryan is losing Ryan Seacrest as a host, and the reason for his exit has been revealed by an insider for the show. Seacrest had missed a number of appearances on the daytime series due to exhaustion.
Mark Consuelos is taking over co-hosting duties alongside his wife, Kelly Ripa. He has guested with her when Seacrest has had to step back. Talks with Consuelos about taking over the role full-time reportedly began last summer.
Seacrest has co-hosted the daytime series since 2018 while continuing to host a daily radio show (in New York), American Idol (which shoots across the country and in Los Angeles), and the annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest (in New York). The insider said the following about the issues Seacrest caused by missing episodes of Live with Kelly and Ryan, per Page Six:
Some of Ryan’s absences created tension with everyone involved on the show. But everyone cares about him and respects him and just wants to make sure he’s OK. They started talking about Ryan leaving last summer, and when they announced Ryan’s departure, both Kelly and Ryan wanted to put whatever issues — arising from the workplace and Ryan’s other responsibilities — they had behind them. They’ve known each other for 20 years and, regardless of recent strains, it is a real friendship.
An associate of Seacret’s also reportedly spoke about the issues the host has faced:
“It’s not just Live. Ryan has to travel to audition cities for Idol — they just went to Hawaii. It’s exhausting. It is hard doing Live every day. It’s a grueling schedule. There are double tapings and he runs between his radio show and Live. He’ll have a 10-minute break and they’ll say, ‘Come and do some one-liners for the radio show.’
He’s not quite burned out, but he knows himself [and knows] he needs a break. In the last couple of years he’s valued his time off with his family and his loved ones. Look, he originally signed up for three years [on Live] and then signed another three-year contract, so he really did enjoy doing the show.
He’s really interested in learning how to make wine, he has a passion for cooking, and this is the kind of thing he wants to invest in.”
American Idol returned to ABC for its 21st season last night. Seacrest will continue to appear on Live through the spring. A final appearance date has not been announced.
What do you think? Are you shocked by Seacrest’s exit from Live with Kelly and Ryan? Are you looking forward to seeing Consuelos and Ripa together full-time?
I really don’t think the show will be successful without Ryan. Ryan is far more interesting than Kelly is, and as for Mark, he’s not interesting at all. Perfect example of nepotism at it’s finest.
They need to cancel the show it’s not as exciting as it use to be they both look burned out,there not as young as they use to be
Maybe Mark could bring some Italian speaking lessons for the audience and maybe he can translate on the fly.
There were plenty of equally-qualified people with far more time to commit to the show and they selected someone who already had too much on his plate.
Haven’t watched since Michael left. Kelly is an arrogant know it all. I like Mark, but not sure if he can withstand his steamroller wife. Maybe he will be subservient and she can be the one woman show she’s always wanted to be.
I will miss Ryan. She needs him. Kelly has no talent. She rambles. He helps her. She can’t get thoughts together. She embarrasses him talking about his panties. She wants Mark on there. Not a good idea. This may damage her marriage with Mark. Too much time together. What does Gelman think? He is smart. Don’t do it Mark! Not smart! What if they both want to take off for family? Ummmm?????
I haven’t enjoyed the show since Michael left. Also why no live audience. Other shows have adapted post-pandemic.
Kelly is selfish
Ryan has to put up with her always up his comments .
I know its Kelly & Ryan .
Hmmm wonder if it changes her relatioship with Husband “Mark”
I agree with u totally. Kelly is shelfish.
This is the BEST news I’ve ever heard. Ryan Seacrest is an insufferable bore who has no personality. That stupid smile of his is just plain CREEPY. What a talentless hack
I’m sure he is leaving because of Kelly. She is so obnoxious and does nothing but interrupt. I hope your marriage survives with your husband as your co-host
Honestly glad he’s leaving. He’s always trying to one up Kelly.
Can’t imagine his income from all these responsibilities but truly, no one can be in two places at once. He needs to spend time in his important life, not on multi tasking jobs.
Kelly has missed more than ryan go away kelly maybe then the guest can speak I only watched because of Ryan
Ryan Seacrest is hosting too many shows around the same time. He is currently hosting Idol, just recently hosted a special on ABC, hosted Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve and hosts a radio show. Clearly, he is doing too much.
She just wanted to give her husband the job
Great News…Finally !
I love Kelly and Ryan.. Great show!!.. stop being so negative. They vibe perfectly with one another.. and I always thought to myself how is Ryan doind all this back and forth.. It has to be exhausting at times.. I also thought if Ryan was to leave I want Mark to take over.. There so funny.. perfect decision people..