Ryan Seacrest’s health has been a major concern among his inner circle and colleagues.
The much-admired TV host recently announced her departure from “Live with Kelly and Ryan.”
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.
Ryan Seacrest Announces Departure From ‘Live’
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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!
Seacrest Health & Fatigue Contributes To Take Off!
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Per a Page Six report, industry sources revealed that several appearances Seacrest missed “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, only a small group of people were given clues into 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.”
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.
His many absences caused tension among the staff
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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, ” added the insider. “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.
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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.
Seacrest Shares Emotional Post About Leaving
He constantly travels between Los Angeles and New York in addition to different “American Idol” cities.
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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