Ryan Seacrest Is Leaving 'Live With Kelly and Ryan,' Kelly Ripa's Husband Mark Consuelos to Replace Him
Ryan Seacrest announced on Thursday's episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan that he will be leaving the show come Spring. Kelly Rippa, who has hosted the show since 2001, will have a familiar new cohost — her husband, Mark Consuelos. Seacrest plans to head back to the California ( is taped in New York City), where he will remain part of the ABC Entertainment family, continuing to host and .«Working alongside Kelly over the past six years has been a dream job and one of the highlights of my career. She has been an amazing partner, friend, and confidant, and although we will always be a part of each other’s lives, I will miss our mornings together,» said Seacrest.