Ryan Seacrest Leaves Co-hosting Gig At "Live With Kelly And Ryan" After Six Years

Seacrest confirmed his departure from the show in a statement and expressed gratitude towards Kelly Ripa.

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Kelly Ripa will miss co-hosting with Seacrest, as they had become a daily morning routine together.

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Ryan Seacrest became a permanent co-host on the show in May 2017 after a long search.

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Seacrest also continued to host American Idol and produce "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" for KIIS-FM while co-hosting with Ripa.

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Seacrest's absence from the show in late 2021 raised concerns about his health, but his publicist stated that he was not facing any significant health issues.

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Mark Consuelos, Kelly Ripa's real-life husband, will be taking over Seacrest's co-hosting duties.

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Ryan Seacrest's departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the history of "Live with Kelly and Ryan."

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Fans of the show will miss the chemistry between Seacrest and Ripa, and it remains to be seen who will fill his shoes.

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