Ryan Seacrest Quits Kelly and Ryan After 6 Seasons, Familiar Switch Names

Residing with Kelly and Ryan shall be a household affair.

With the inevitable title change.

After six seasons co-hosting the morning present with Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest introduced on February 16 that he was leaving this system, calling it a “tough determination” and a “bittersweet one”.

“Working with Kelly for the final six years has been a dream job and one of many highlights of my profession,” Seacrest mentioned in a press release.

“He has been an exquisite accomplice, pal, and confidant, and though we are going to at all times be part of one another’s lives, I’ll miss our mornings collectively.”

Including that he “made reminiscences to final a lifetime” with your entire workers and other people backstage, Seacrest continued:

“It has been an unforgettable journey and now I am excited to go the baton to Kelly’s ‘actual’ husband, Mark.”

Certainly, Ripa’s accomplice, Mark Consuelos,—who has sat beside his spouse as visitor host on quite a few events—shall be taking up completely.

In response to the information and determination, Ripa at the moment mentioned the next:

“I’m so grateful to have spent the final six years beside my dearest pal for many years to depend and can miss beginning my days with Ryan.

“Ryan’s vitality, ardour and love of leisure is certainly one of a form.”

Ripa has been a part of the Dwell household since 2001.

She changed Kathie Lee Gifford, working alongside the late Regis Philbin for 10 years earlier than its last episode in November 2011, when Michael Strahan joined – adopted by Seacrest.

“I can not thanks sufficient on behalf of all of us,” Kelly mentioned on Thursday’s occasion.

“There is not any one else such as you.

“Nobody actually can do what you do. I do know you in actual life in addition to TV life. I say this about only a few individuals: what you see is what you get.

“This isn’t performing, that is good individuals. I’m endlessly impressed by you.

Conseulos has been married to Ripa since 1996; he is a really acquainted face to viewers.

“As a fan favourite visitor host for years, Mark is not any stranger to the Dwell household,” producer Michael Gelman mentioned in his personal assertion.

“Having him be part of the present could be very particular to us and we’re certain viewers will really feel the identical method.

“Farewells are by no means simple, however we sit up for welcoming Ryan again frequently with open arms.”

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