It's almost time for 'the nation's weirdest social experiment,' according to Kelly Ripa.
On Friday, the ABC morning talk show, who joined "Live" in 2017. Seacrest said he will focus on hosting the live episodes of "American Idol" season 21, which are filmed in Los Angeles, this spring and will be back to guest host with Ripa in the future.Calling Seacrest's departure as "bittersweet," Ripathat the move is a "complete full-circle moment" for her and her husband.
"To have Mark join me at that desk every day, it's a dream come true," Ripa, who joined "Live" in 2001, told People. "We've been so uniquely blessed."Consuelos echoed his wife, saying joining the show is "indescribable" and something for which they're both "super, super grateful." "I had filled in so many times and had a blast every single time," he added. "Some people would die to have this opportunity. No one does it like she does. ... I can't think of anybody that I feel more safe with, and protected by, than Kelly."Copyright © 2023 OnTheRedCarpet.com. All Rights Reserved.
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