This week marks some pretty notable changes in the world of morning talk shows. Ryan Seacrest previously said an official goodbye To him live The stomping ground opposite Kelly Ripa. Rather than fall into the usual hiatus that comes with such a big change, she’s quickly returning to the hotseat without missing a beat, and it was previously confirmed that husband Marc Consuelos will take over as the latest co-host. And while she’s definitely excited to spend more TV time with her significant other, who has taken on a guest-hosting stint or two, Ripa recently revealed that she Don’t hesitate to make sure you are always in your retirement mindset.
With 22 years of Morning Chat experience, Kelly Ripa hasn’t been around long enough to outdo her former co-host Regis Philbin, but it won’t take many more years.Assuming she’s interested in staying long enough, she says it is. east and west almost liveOf New Era in , Ripa said having new blood on set gives her a boost, but not so much as to throw the retirement hypothesis out of her head.In her words:
interesting. It’s like a little energy every time we get a new co-host. [Laughs.] It’s my favorite topic of discussion.
The great thing about Kelly Ripa is that she knows she’s joking there, but it’s completely on a foundation of truth. It’s natural for everyone to think more about eventual retirement, even if it’s a few years down the road. What’s more, if Mark Consuelos decided to quit permanently just a week or two after being in full-time, it might seem a little fishy.
Talking about the longevity of things, Kelly Ripa entertained the idea of retiring in the interim period between the departure of Michael Strahan and the addition of Ryan Seacrest, with new energy New Year’s Eve Rockin’ Eve Host Her interest at the time continued to grow as it was brought to ABC’s staple food. And although she didn’t outright say she would have definitely left if Consuelos hadn’t joined negotiations for a replacement soon, it seems he was the main reason she decided to stick with her. is. live Gig some more. Here’s how she says it:
When it became clear that it wasn’t about Ryan staying and I leaving — I always envisioned me leaving and someone new working with Ryan when he started the show. It didn’t make sense at first, but Mark says this is because it’s as seamless as a transition in a TV show. A daily morning live talk show would be nothing without its consistency and continuity. And Mark brings it not only to the audience, but to me and the producers. If anyone can make me stay, it’s definitely Mark.
Ryan Seacrest exited the show to do so take a break from exhausting years of go from coast to coast every week while live and american idol (as well as his radio show). Even if Ripa didn’t follow a similarly hectic schedule, seeing how it affected him week after week might have affected her somehow.
One of the things Kelly Ripa is looking forward to after retirement is the idea that she can actually see when it comes. live Again, this is something she hasn’t been able to do for quite some time. However, it remains to be seen if Mark Consuelos will be the next permanent host connective tissue. says so.
But make no mistake, you can see the vision of the show without me. I’m not the kind of person who’s like, ‘You can’t go on with the show without me. I’ve been a fan of live performances since before I got there. The bad thing about this almost he’s been hosting the show for 23 years is that he can’t watch the show anymore. That’s sad for me. This is a franchise show. I don’t think the show starts and ends with her one host. I think it’s a collaborative effort. And I think the next few years will offer endless opportunities to test new people and see what the next iteration of the show will do beyond Mark and me. is the thought process of
For now, though, Ripa plans to trade Ryan Seacrest’s younger brother/eldest child for lustful husband Mark Consuelos, and the pair hopefully have a successful relationship. live With a fanbase tuning in syndication every weekday morning, check your local listings to see when and where it airs in your area. Head over to the schedule to see what else is coming soon.
