Kelly Ripa Reveals What She Told Ryan Seacrest Right Before Filming His Last Day on 'Live' (Exclusive)

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Kelly Ripa revealed to ET's Rachel Smith what she said to Ryan Seacrest right before they stepped out to film his last show on .

And while it wasn't anything elegant — her words! — it succinctly described exactly how she felt in the moment.ET was with Ripa and Seacrest at ABC Studios in New York City as they filmed his last show, which aired Friday, and it was undoubtedly an emotional day, especially for Seacrest, who called  home for nearly six years.

When it came time to step out as co-hosts one last time, Ripa turned to Seacrest and expressed her emotions in a candid fashion.«I looked at him and I said, 'This really sucks' and so inelegant,» Ripa tells ET. «It's not an articulate thing to say, but that fit in that moment.

I was like, 'Oh, this is our last walk out.'»Beginning Monday, Ripa's husband Mark Consuelos will be the new co-host. Seacrest, who joined  as Ripa's third permanent co-host in 2017, had no idea what he was walking into on his last day of work. «I didn't know what it was going to feel like,» he admitted. «I thought, 'Well, you can handle this' and then they roll the clips and pop balloons, but the sad music and the editing of those pieces together it makes you realize how many great moments we have had.»Just discussing the tribute made Seacrest a little teary-eyed."[Kelly] was holding me up a couple times 'cause I get very emotional," he said.«It's been hard 'cause we've been preparing ourselves for this for a long time,» Ripa chimed in.No matter what, Ripa said they would remain close friends.«We champion Ryan no matter what he does,» she said.