Former ‘Live’ Cohosts Kelly Ripa and Regis Philbin’s Ups and Downs Through the Years

David Muir rarely gives personal interviews but on the odd occasions he does, he likes to give fans a glimpse into what his life is like for him away from the small screen. The adored World News Tonight anchor has a very busy schedule delivering the news and presenting 20/20 too - and he's won numerous awards for his dedication to his craft. MORE: David Muir causes a stir with natural curly hair in heartwarming photoIn a previous interview, he revealed where he keeps his Emmys and the way he stores them may or may not surprise you. WATCH: David Muir's sneak peek of his lavish home David revealed a character trait when he invited Vanity Fair into his NY office where he spends a considerable amount of his time and the journalist visiting described the space to readers.Unlike Don Draper from Mad Men, "he has no bar cart in his office," they wrote, referencing David's love of the show.

Kathie Lee Gifford! She is basking in baby joy in her latest picture.MORE: Kathie Lee Gifford opens up about her big move away from television ahead of exciting new projectShe gave the sweetest glimpse yet into life as a grandmother, sharing with fans how there was truly nothing better than spending a day cuddled up with a grandchild.The television personality has two children, Cassidy Erin and Cody, with her late husband Frank Gifford, and in June her son welcomed his first child with wife Erika Brown, who they named Frank Michael after his father.WATCH: Kathie Lee Gifford invites fans inside her lavish living roomMORE: Kathie Lee Gifford pays poignant tribute to late friend and co-star Regis PhilbinKathie took to Instagram to share just how cuddly and enamored her grandson is with her, who appears in a photo totally asleep on his grandmother.The beautiful family portrait sees the former Today host looking fresh-faced in a cozy knit robe, as her adorable grandson rests on her arms face down with a binky in his mouth.The mom-of-two adorably has her hands full, as she also has a fluffy white dog sitting on her lap and posing for the camera.A post shared by Kathie Lee Gifford (@kathielgifford)What a cozy day at homeShe captioned the snapshot with: "What a lovely way to spend an autumn day! Sending all of you blessings and love."MORE: Kathie Lee Gifford delights fans with epic return to Today ShowMORE: Kathie Lee Gifford pays heartfelt birthday tribute to former co-star Hoda KotbFans were quick to gush over the heartwarming post, taking to the comments section to write: "The happiest place to be!!! Holding your grandson in your arms," and: "The BEST job ever-  baby snuggler!!" as well as: "Sooo precious and beautiful.

Kelly Ripa has a happy marriage and three children who have all now flown the nest, however, she currently has an extra couple of guests in her palatial New York townhouse... her parents. The star has had a role reversal with her mom, Esther, and dad, Joseph, now living with her and husband, Mark Consuelos.MORE: Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola is an all-natural beauty in stunning beach photoKelly addressed the shift in living situations while promoting her debut book, Live Wire, in NYC when she told guests the reason behind the move. WATCH: Kelly Ripa calls her father a 'breakout' star The mom-of-three explained that due to her mom's recent heart surgery, her parents had opted to temporarily call Kelly's pad, their home. And with a price tag of $27million, we're pretty sure they'll feel very comfortable indeed. SEE: Inside Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' stunning $27m New York townhouseMORE: Kelly Ripa pays heartfelt tribute to David Muir in Live WireEsther underwent a heart procedure in September and while Kelly said she "did great," it's comforting for the star to be able to ensure her mom is taken good care of.  Kelly's parents are staying with her in New York When chatting on her show Live with Kelly and Ryan though, Kelly did admit her mom was the "worst patient," but added an adorable post-surgery story about her parents. At the time, Kelly told her co-host, Ryan Seacrest: "I will say this, we were [at the hospital] late last night and very early this morning.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos might have celebrated their status as "empty nesters" after their youngest son, Joaquin Consuelos, went to college in 2021, but they've already lost the title. The pair had been vocal about adjusting to their life post-kids, but on Wednesday's, Ripa revealed that they're no longer the only ones in their home. «We were kind of empty nesters and then my mom had heart surgery,» Ripa, 52, explained. «So now we're living with my parents. And Mark's like, 'That didn't take long.' The nest is full again but with older people.» She joked that her and Consuelos' parents have all needed their help at some point. «We love collectively all of our parents, and we appreciate that they fall apart in different stages,» she quipped.

Kelly Ripa's lookalike daughter, Lola, made a rare appearance on social media on Monday when her dad, Mark Consuelos, posted a beachside snapshot of her on Instagram.The Riverdale actor was wishing family friend, Jake Shears, a happy birthday and did so with a sweet photo of his daughter hugging the singer-songwriter. MORE: David Muir's birthday tribute to close friend Kelly Ripa is too cute to missLola looked fresh-faced and naturally gorgeous as she smiled for the camera while wrapped in a towel.WATCH: David Muir and Kelly Ripa's friendship - everything we knowHer long hair was still wet from the water and the location looked like a tropical paradise. Mark simply captioned the image: "Happy Birthday @jakeshears," before adding more pictures of his famous pal.MORE: Kelly Ripa reveals how she feared divorce after 26 years of marriage to Mark ConseulosMORE: Kelly Ripa shows off incredible physique in head-turning mini dressKelly is incredibly close to Lola and her other children, Joaquin and Michael too.  Kelly and Mark's daughter has launched a singing careerShe recently opened up about her daughter's reaction to reading some of the extracts from her debut book, Live WireKelly has detailed drama that occurred during the early years of her working on Live!, and her daughter was surprised to find out why her mom didn't just quit.SEE: Inside Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' stunning $27m New York townhouseMORE: Kelly Ripa pays heartfelt tribute to David Muir in Live WireThe popular TV star has been with the ABC daytime show since 2000, working with the late Regis Philbin, followed by Michael Strahan and as of 2017, Ryan Seacrest.

Kelly Ripa bared her soul with her debut as a writer, as the newly released Live Wire shares all kinds of stories from her life, upsetting or hilarious.MORE: Kelly Ripa's husband Mark Consuelos shares intimate birthday tribute - see photosThe TV star detailed one incident that verged on both sentiments as she described encounters during family vacations that left her rather flustered.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa's son Joaquin shares glimpse into lavish family vacationWhile gushing about her home state of New Jersey, she marveled at the uncanny ability for people from Jersey to find her during international holidays."I've met people from New Jersey in Italy, France, Greece, Canada, Bahamas, Croatia, Corsica, UK, Nevis, Turks and Caicos, Mexico, and, of course, Florida, the New Jersey of the actual South," she wrote.She explained that the pattern of the encounters usually featured a group of people loudly calling out to her while in a relatively quiet place, like the Sistine Chapel, as she'd urge them to quiet down.MORE: David Muir's birthday tribute to close friend Kelly Ripa is too cute to missKelly even quipped that she'd learned how to apologize in four languages "including English, for this very reason."The Live with Kelly and Ryan star then shared another incident from a vacation to Nice, France in 2011 with her husband and kids, just after Hurricane Irene made landfall in New York and Jersey.

Mark Consuelos has a risqué birthday shout-out for his wife, Kelly Ripa! On Sunday, the star celebrated the host on Instagram. “Happy Birthday Sexy!!! What a year of accomplishments. So proud of you.❤️❤️❤️,” Consuelos wrote next to a series of pictures of the birthday girl.  The photo carousel led with a picture of Ripa leaning on a piano, followed by photos of Ripa and Consuelos at dinner, taking in the views during a picnic and of course, showing a little PDA. A post shared by Mark Consuelos (@instasuelos)Ripa’s other leading man, Ryan Seacrest, took to his social media to also share birthday wishes.

Kelly Ripa is being showered with love as she celebrates her 52nd year around the sun, and her good friend David Muir is the latest celebrity to honor her on her special day!MORE: Kelly Ripa's husband Mark Consuelos shares intimate birthday tribute - see photosThe two have shared plenty of off and on screen moments and milestones together as longtime friends, and the star took a moment out of his weekend to wish her a very happy birthday.Taking to Instagram, he shared an adorable photo of the two where their love for each other and their friendship is truly palpable.WATCH: Kelly Ripa and David Muir's friendshipMORE: Kelly Ripa reveals how she feared divorce after 26 years of marriage to Mark ConseulosThe snapshot, which he posted to Instagram Stories, sees the two cozied up and engulfed in laughter. David is leaning his head face forward onto Kelly's cheek, while she is resting her own on her palm.In the caption, he joked: "I think I said something about you being an author one day," a nod to the Live! host officially becoming an author with the recent launch of her book, Live Wire.He added: "Happy birthday," with a red heart emoji, and Kelly was quick to repost it onto her own Instagram Stories.

Kelly Ripa is marking another year around the sun, marking her 52nd birthday on 2 October, but to her husband Mark Consuelos, she's as stunning as ever.MORE: Kelly Ripa reveals how she feared divorce after 26 years of marriage to Mark ConseulosThe actor took to social media to promptly share a loving birthday tribute to his wife of over 25 years with a slew of photographs.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' Love StoryHe started things off with a bang, sharing a picture of Kelly reclining against a piano wearing a varsity jacket and a black dress with a sheer skirt.Mark also included several other photos of the star, some of them professional and posed, while some during more candid moments, such as candlelit dinners and vacations.MORE: David Muir praises 'pretty' best friend Kelly Ripa as she shares new picturesHe even included one beautiful photograph of the two kissing, hidden by her hat, against a gorgeous backdrop of water, presumably from their last vacation."Happy Birthday Sexy!!! What a year of accomplishments.

Kelly Ripa has detailed how she feared she would get divorced from husband Mark Consuelos after their third child moved to college and left them as empty-nesters.MORE: Kelly Ripa makes surprisingly candid confession about the beginning of her marriage"It's scary, thrilling, liberating, shocking... and quiet," Kelly shared of living in a house with just Mark after raising three children over their 26 years of marriage.WATCH: Kelly Ripa and Michael Consuelos get into discussion about her eating habits"There were moments when I was like, 'We're going to be that couple: Our third child goes to college and we get divorced because this is it.' But there was this other moment, where we went to the beach alone for the first time since our honeymoon with cheese and a baguette,' she told People, adding that she realized she now had time to notice the sunset."So I think for us, it was 'Oh, this next phase of our lives, this is kind of great.'"Mark and Kelly wed in 1996 and the TV personality added that looking back they were both too young to get married but they have "fought for our marriage when it would have been easier to quit and throw in the towel".The two met on the set of All My Children when Kelly played the character of Hayley Vaughan and her husband, fittingly, her love interest Mateo Santos.

David Muir and Kelly Ripa have one of our favorite A-lister friendships so of course David was on hand to praise his best friend when she shared a new magazine cover.Kelly is promoting the release of her new book Live Wire and took to Instagram to share the new picture, writing: "If you heard, but I’ve written a book that hits the shelves TOMORROW!"WATCH: Kelly Ripa's love story with Mark ConsuelosDavid commented: "Hi pretty," which Kelly then liked. The two have been good friends for years, so much so that the Live with Kelly and Ryan star paid a heartfelt tribute to David in her book.An extract from the book - which was released on 30 September - was posted on Kelly's Instagram Stories over the weekend, and the message is included on a page of acknowledgements.It read: "To David Muir, you are the backbone and moral compass I need sometimes."David has been hugely supportive about Kelly's book and even took it out with him when he went for dinner the other night. Kelly Ripa paid tribute to David Muir in her book, Live WireHe took to his Instagram Stories to share a photograph of himself out enjoying dinner, and in his hand was Kelly's book.

“Watch What Happens Live” on Thursday night, Ripa alleged that she has been “targeted” and unfairly maligned due to her silence on the issue. “I wish I had set the record straight in real time,” she proclaimed.

After two-plus decades of marriage, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have never stopped having the hots for each other — and they want the world to know!

Kelly Ripa discussed her new book, revealing that the chapters dedicated to her former co-host, the late Regis Philbin, were the hardest to write. While appearing on "Watch What Happens Live" on Thursday, showrunner Andy Cohen discussed the controversy surrounding Philbin, saying that Philbin was never invited back to the show after he left, which Ripa addressed in her book, "Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories." "Live! With Regis and Kelly" ran from 2001-2011. (James Devaney/WireImage) "You became a real target," Cohen said, to which Ripa replied, "I still am.

It’s tough to shock Andy Cohen, but Kelly Ripa managed to do it with the reveal that she and husband Mark Consuelos had sex in the Bravo exec’s house.

Kelly Ripa has worked with several co-hosts in her reign on daytime TV, most recently Ryan Seacrest, who sits alongside her for Seacrest, 47, joined the show in 2017 following Michael Strahan's feud-filled exit, and the pair seem to get along well. But on Thursday's Ripa, 51, was asked by some fans who her second picks for co-host were at the time. «It's so much a deeper discussion, and it has so little, actually, to do with me,» Ripa said of the selection process, which took a year before Seacrest was chosen. Referencing her longtime friends and fellow TV personalities, Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper, Ripa said, «I love my ACs, of course, but they have jobs.» She also mentioned her actor husband, Mark Consuelos, saying, «My MC I love, but he had a job too.

Kelly Ripa didn’t hold back as she was questioned about her and husband Mark Consuelos’ sex life on Thursday’s “Watch What Happens Live”.

Jenna Dewan is getting steamy in a new film, executive produced by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. In Lifetime’s upcoming movie,, Dewan plays a fitness instructor who moves into a small town to open a pole dancing business -- which doubles as a prostitution ring.  When it comes to working with the beloved Hollywood couple, Dewan couldn’t enjoy it more. “I’m obsessed with them,” she told ET’s Deidre Behar at the Variety Power of Women event in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos have had some fun times over the years, but her recent retelling of one of their adventures left their fans speechless.MORE: Kelly Ripa divides fans with very cheeky alternative book coverOn an episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan, she recounted an incident that occurred when the couple were filming a show in Las Vegas when their three kids were still quite young.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' Love Story"Mark and I were…drinky-drinky, happy-happy," she recalled with a shy grin, although things started to go hilariously downhill from there."We go to our room. We had a babysitter, we went out for the night and they order room service.

David Muir rarely gives glimpses of his personal life, when it comes to the women that have always supported him, he will never hesitate to give them a shout-out.MORE: David Muir helps make broadcast history with impressive rating results on World News TonightThe star grew up surrounded by women, and even as he got older, he still relies heavily on the women in his family, and he wouldn't have it any other way!Due to his blended family – he has an older sister, Rebecca Muir, and two younger step-siblings from his father's second marriage – David is an uncle to a whole host of nieces and nephews, who he calls his "squad."WATCH: David Muir reveals unlikely intruders in his homeMORE: Kelly Ripa pays heartfelt tribute to David Muir in her new book, Live WireIn a rare family post, he once revealed that he has no problem with being "outnumbered" by women, especially when they include his sister, mom, nieces, and friends such as Kelly Ripa and Amy Robach.Taking to Instagram to pay tribute to the women in his life, he joked he has no issue with the unbalanced men to women ratio in his life.He said: "I have been outnumbered since childhood. Mom, sister, nieces.

Kelly Ripa revealed the very cheeky photo that she was planning to use on the cover of her debut book, Live Wire before her husband Mark Consuelos intervened.SEE: Inside Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' stunning $27m New York townhouseThe LIVE with Kelly and Ryan star celebrated her book's release on Tuesday by sharing the unexpected photo with fans on Instagram. In the image, Kelly can be seen with her back to the camera, lifting her skirt up while standing over Mark's head as he sits on the floor between her legs.WATCH: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story"Alternate cover for my book, Live Wire, but thankfully @instasuelos intervened! LIVE WIRE is available tomorrow wherever books are sold," Kelly captioned the provocative image.The photo left Kelly's fans divided, with many praising the tongue-in-cheek image, while others appeared to disapprove.

Kelly Ripa is gushing over her husband. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the 51-year-old morning show host ahead of the release of her new book and she explained why she dedicated to her husband, Mark Consuelos.«I think of this book really as a love letter to Mark. That’s why I dedicated the book to him, because he really has walked through most of my adult life with me,» she tells ET.

A candid approach. Kelly Ripa did not hold back about her personal or professional life in her new book, Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories.

Kelly Ripa may be known for her bubbly television personality and years spent in front of crowds and cameras. Now, though, in her new book, she opens up about the anxiety that lies beneath. «I have a severe case of social anxiety disorder, and I tend to say awkward or inappropriate things when under duress,» Ripa admits in her new book,. «People think that because I’m an extrovert on television I am one in real life.

Kelly Ripa is opening up about her relationship with the late Regis Philbin. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the 51-year-old morning show host, who shared why she got real about her and Philbin's off-screen relationship in her new book, .«I had and still have enormous respect, admiration and reverence for Regis,» Ripa tells ET of the late TV personality, who died in 2020.

Kelly Ripa is opening up about the tensions behind the scenes with her late co-host.

Kelly Ripa is opening up about her friendship and working relationship with Regis Philbin.

“People,” Kelly Ripa opened up about her relationship with former “Live!” co-host Regis Philbin while discussing her new book, “Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories.”The 51-year-old television host, who worked with Philbin from 2001 to 2011 after replacing Kathie Lee Gifford, told “People” that the pages about her dynamic with Philbin made up “the hardest chapter” for her to write.“There were good and bad days,” she said of the decade she spent co-hosting “Live! With Regis and Kelly.” “I don’t want to feel like I’m slamming anyone or that I’m being disrespectful. But I also want people to know it was not a cakewalk.

It has been two years since beloved TV host Regis Philbin passed away at 88, and over a decade since his last episode of "Live! with Regis and Kelly." Now, talk show host, mother and soon-to-be author Kelly Ripa is discussing her often rocky, sometimes glorious relationship with her late co-host. While promoting her new book, "Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories" in an interview with People, the 51-year-old says working with the legend caused her "good and bad days," but writing about her experiences with Philbin proved to be "the hardest." Ripa detailed the difficult road she endured to secure what many would consider routine benefits for a TV host, like "an office and a place to put my computer."  She explained, "I don't want to feel like I'm slamming anyone or that I'm being disrespectful.

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Kelly Ripa sparked a sweet fan reaction on Sunday after she shared an adorable baby photo of her daughter Lola Consuelos.SEE: Kelly Ripa stuns in sensational photo with LeAnn RimesTaking to Instagram, the doting mum treated her fanbase to the ultimate throwback snap featuring little Lola. The young tot looked so sweet in her black and white check dress, whilst mum Kelly looked recognisable thanks to her trademark smile.WATCH: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' Love StoryAlongside the heartwarming photo, Kelly included the caption: "Happy #nationaldaughtersday to my favorite daughter @theyoungestyung, you make the world a better place."MORE: Kelly Ripa's time off Live involves spending time with her family at their stunning vacation homeMORE: Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola set for big change as she has plans to study abroadThe TV star's fans were quick to weigh in on the post, with one writing: "Such a beautiful photo!!!," whilst a second noted: "How is it you look the same today as you did back then! And, I always love hearing your Lola stories!" The presenter shared a sweet photo of Lola"Precious keepsake," wrote a third, and a fourth gushed: "Awww Lola is so adorable."Kelly shares her 21-year-old daughter with her husband, Mark Consuelos.

Kelly Ripa has been good friends with David Muir for years and the pair's friendship is incredibly solid. In fact, the Live with Kelly and Ryan star has paid a heartfelt tribute to David in her book, Live Wire.An extract from the book - which is released on 27 September - was posted on Kelly's Instagram Stories over the weekend, and the message is included on a page of acknowledgements.It read: "To David Muir, you are the backbone and moral compass I need sometimes." David has been hugely supportive about Kelly's book and even took it out with him when he went for dinner the other night.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa's love story with Mark ConsuelosHe took to his Instagram Stories to share a photograph of himself out enjoying dinner, and in his hand was Kelly's book.

Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest are celebrating their five-year work anniversary! The hosts spoke to ET’s Rachel Smith about the milestone.  “It seems like not five years,” Ripa says.

David Muir couldn't be prouder of his friend Kelly Ripa as she gears up for the release of her first book, Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories.MORE: David Muir pays tribute to co-stars and team during royal assignmentThe World News Tonight anchor has frequently shown his excitement for her big achievement, and of course, received a special advance copy of his own.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and David Muir's friendshipWhile the book officially comes out on 27 September, David was sure to flex his early copy and show it around the world.He took to his Instagram Stories to share a photograph of himself out enjoying dinner, and in his hand was Kelly's book.MORE: Who is David Muir's 'cool' older sister Rebecca? - All we know"Brought you to dinner @kellyripa," he wrote, sporting a cheeky grin, and Kelly returned the favor by sharing it on her own Stories by saying that she was missing him.David has consistently been supportive of his close friend as she makes her debut in the publishing world with her candid release.

ABC has extended its deal with Jimmy Kimmel for the comedian’s late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for another three years, on through Season 23.“After two decades at ABC, I am now looking forward to three years of what they call ‘quiet quitting,’” he joked in a statement Tuesday.The extension of Kimmel’s self-titled Emmy-winning series will make him one of the longest running hosts on TV, among the likes of Jay Leno, whose late-night show lasted 22 seasons.“For 20 years, Jimmy Kimmel has been a huge part of the ABC family and the heartbeat of late-night television,” Craig Erwich, president of ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals, said in a statement. “Not only has he entertained our audiences night after night with his sharp comedy, dynamic interviews and irreverent humor, but he has gotten us through some of the most momentous events in our history with optimism and heart.

Kelly Ripa will be releasing her debut book, Live Wire, exactly a week today, and she's more than excited!MORE: The heartwarming moment between Princess Charlotte and Prince Harry at the Queen's funeralWhat's more, the Live star has hinted that she could well have a very famous reader - none other than Meghan Markle.In an interview with WSJ, Kelly explained that she was due to announce her book on the same day as Prince Harry, and as a result she delayed her announcement.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story However, while she thinks Harry wouldn't read it, she thinks there's a chance, albeit a small one, that Meghan may.SEE: Meghan Markle's comforting smile at niece Princess CharlotteMORE: Buckingham Palace release touching photo of 'heartbroken' Prince Harry with the QueenWhen asked whether Harry would read her book, she replied: "Oh, I think it’s probably a 0 per cent chance, but maybe Meghan Markle will. I mean, maybe."On delaying her book announcement, she explained: "I delayed my announcement because I didn't want the Prince Harry of it all to suck the wind out of my little tiny announcement.