Ryan SeacrestThe departure from “Live with Kelly and Ryan” can’t come soon enough.
According to a source close to ABC, executives at the network are happy with Seacrest’s decision.
They’re confident that ratings will soar when she vacates the co-host chair and Kelly Ripa’s husband, Mark Consuelos, steps in.
ABC Is Excited Ryan Seacrest Will Quit!
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The “Riverdale” star will take over as permanent co-host this spring.
The real-life couple has crazy chemistry, as you can imagine, and ABC executives are excited to showcase this every day.
“ABC is eager to replace Seacrest with Mark,” the insider said DailyMail.com. “Mark and Kelly have TV magic. Viewers can’t get enough of the sparks between them when he replaces Ryan.”
A highly placed TV source revealed, “They [ABC] wanted to take advantage of it, so no tears were shed when Ryan started talking about leaving.”
Ratings Expected to Increase When Consuelos Comes Full Time!
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Talks of the TV personality’s departure began last summer.
The announcement shocked millions of fans and fans of the show, but according to those close to her on set, it was a long time coming.
According to reports, Seacrest often appears “tired” after taping the morning talk show, and fatigue has been a major contributor to his increased absences over the past six months.
By the way, Seacrest also serves as host of “American Idol” and its syndicated radio show, “On-Air With Ryan Seacrest,” among several other projects.
Of course, the man is BOOKED & BUSY!
Ryan Seacrest Is Often Tired After Recording ‘Live’
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Per a Page Six report, industry sources revealed that several missed Seacrest appearances “all led to ABC chiefs quietly formalizing a deal last week for Ripa’s husband, Mark Consuelos, to take over full-time as her co-host.”
They also revealed that only a small group of people had known about Consuelos’ plan.
“Some of Ryan’s absence created tension with everyone involved in the show,” the insider said. “But everyone cares about him and respects him and just wants to make sure he’s OK.”
He’s Long Gone!
“The time has just come. He did his best when he came in to replace Michael Strahan and has done a good job for six years. And ABC always appreciates it,” a source revealed to DailyMail. “But Ryan is quite egotistical and he doesn’t like the fact that Mark has proved so popular when he replaces him.”
Seacrest makes $10 million a year on the show while Ripa takes home $20 million a year.
He barely missed a show in his 23 years on the show.
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They started talking about Ryan leaving last summer, and when they announced Ryan’s departure, both Kelly and Ryan wanted to put any issues… that arose from Ryan’s workplace and other responsibilities… they were behind him,” the insider added . “They have known each other for 20 years and, regardless of recent tensions, it is a true friendship.”
Ripa’s hubby, Consuelos, is no stranger to the ‘Live’ co-host chair.
When searching for a co-host after Michael Strahan’s departure, the “Riverdale” star often filled in.
Seacrest’s health concerns date back to 2020. ABC officials have grown increasingly concerned about his physical health and believe he is “excessive”.
Fans’ concerns also grew after they thought he had suffered a live stroke during the “American Idol” finale.
The beloved TV host admitted “exhaustion” contributed to her issues.
He constantly travels between Los Angeles and New York in addition to different “American Idol” cities.
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Seacrest took to Instagram to express his feelings about leaving ‘Live.’
“I will miss my working wife and all the laughs we shared. When I signed up to host Live in 2017 it was meant to be for 3 years, but I liked the job and working with Kelly so much that I extended my time and last year I decided to stay for one more final season,” he wrote. “I’ll be transitioning from Live this Spring to filming American Idol season 21 in LA, continuing my radio show on KIIS-FM and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Night, and devoting my summer to opening three more Ryan Seacrest Foundation Studios at the hospital children across the country.”
He concluded, “I look forward to returning to guest host in the future and Kelly, I promise to share food photos, eggs and olive oil with you forever. And congratulations to my brother Mark, please makeover my dressing room!”
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