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?
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I like Ryan Seacrest. I can’t stand Kelly and Mark on live TV! I think they’re great off camera they have a wonderful life and a wonderful family! But Mark Falls flat on the talk show!
Not surprised Ryan wants/needs to leave. At times he shows irritation with aspects of the show. I don’t care to watch the even stronger flirtation from Kelly when Mark cohosts and don’t watch today when he’s on so… if he takes over, I’ll not watch this show anymore.
Has it ever been considered for Kelly to be the one that should leave?
I think Ryan likes things to run very well and the show has gotten very sloppy! Kelly goes on about herself so much it’s tiring! And I’m sure I’m not going to want to hear from the two of them together! They’re boring on TV! I really will miss Ryan Seacrest!
I have a feeling that once Mr Ryan Seacrest leaves this spring, Mr. Mark Consuelos will take over Ryan’s co hosting gigs and yes ratings will plummet.
Just saying 🙂
I’m going to miss seeing Ryan every morning but he needs to do what is best for him. I like seeing Kelly and Mark together but not on and every day basis. I like the show better when they do guest host
I like Ryan a lot and I don’t know how He Managed to juggle all his jobs to begin with! I’m glad that he leaving to have a little of time for his private life and maybe even Have The Wife and Child he Frequently Speaks About! As for Mark replacing Him, He and Kelly are funny together but I don’t know How long it will last. I think people may get bored with that Duo after awhile.
Good he did it for this long. Health counts. The hell with the hatefulness! He must do what is best for him. Go ryan. Good luck to kelly and mark. Hope it works well.
I like Ryan, but clearly he has too many commitments. I’m hoping his exit will bring back the LIVE format instead of all the “previously recorded “ episodes? Welcome Mark!
pretty sure kelly has missed as many but i enjoy when she’s not on she’s obnoxious! won’t be watching anymore bummer
I do believe Ryan has too many things going on at one time nobody could do that anyone would be burned out! Having said that I love Kelly and Mark together they are absolutely adorable
I like Ryan but health comes first as far as mark I’m not a fan when he’s with Kelly they don’t have anything to talk about what they did tonight before and over the weekend also what’s going to happen when they go on vacation is there going to be two new host or they’re just going to do previously recorded
I think it’s a terrible idea as that is all Kelly talks about on Live is her husband! It’s a terrible idea this is not a soap opera like before! I think I will find something else to watch if Kelly and Mark take over!
I really like Kelly and I really like Mark. However I prefer them in small doses together. All Kelly does is giggle at everything he says. I’m sorry that I probably won’t be watching.
Too many different stories I can understand why he gets tired gone from coast to coast alone is tough. Let’s face it she wanted her husband there. He’s out of work, so Ryan has been booed. I find Ryan much less offensive than Kelly Kelly I find very offensive.
Did want Ryan to leave yes Kelli and Mark do not like them.
The show needs to end already, she is to full of herself.