Kelly Ripa Announces New Co-Host

Source: ABC Entertainment
It’s official – Kelly Ripa finally has a new permanent co-host!
After Michael Strahan abruptly left Live With Kelly and Michael a year ago to head off to GMA, Kelly Ripa was joined by various temporary co-hosts, but there was one who seemed perfect for the gig full-time.

The Seacrest is out! @RyanSeacrest #KellyAndRyan #LiveKellyRyan pic.twitter.com/YqV9n0IeTG

— Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) May 1, 2017

Kelly thrilled the audience on her morning show by revealing none other than Ryan Seacrest will be joining her on what is now known as Live! With Kelly and Ryan.

Your new tag team. #LiveKellyRyan pic.twitter.com/ZrNfGSgxcf

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) May 1, 2017

“He’s a seamless broadcaster,” Kelly told the press following the news. “There is nobody better.”

So excited to join this show!! @KellyRipa crushes every morning… one of my favorite people ever #livekellyryan

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) May 1, 2017