Kelly Ripa finally picks a cohost and its Ryan Seacrest

[10086sunset]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 8:49am

Surprised she actually got him. Really like the hire.

Updated On: 5/1/17 at 08:49 AM

[MoveOnGypsy]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 9:12am

Wow, they spent the big bucks on this one. Surprised he took it.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 9:46am

I don't like him. I didn't even think of him.

[AC126748]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 10:07am

Perhaps Kelly is planning to retire in the next few years and is looking for a known commodity who can take over the show. If that's the case, Seacrest is the ideal choice.

[Jane2]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 10:16am

Perfect but I'm surprised he took it. Must be the huge bucks. (as if he needs bucks)

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 10:33am

Overexposure?  

[Jane2]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 11:35am

^ true, brd. He's all over the place.

[bwaylyric]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 11:37am

Uninspired but a smart business move.  

So every morning, she'll talk about her kids, and he'll talk about what?

Coming soon: LIVE with Ryan

[AC126748]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 11:37am

Taking this gig definitely means moving to New York, and perhaps reducing some of his other commitments. 

[hork]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 11:38am

"I'd like to see more Seacrest on TV." - nobody, ever

I feel like Seacrest is a celebrity that nobody asked for, but who was just sort of foisted on us. "Here's this vapid blond guy! You'll watch him and you'll like it!"

[South Florida]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 12:09pm

^This

 

[bwaylyric]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 12:25pm

Brian Dunkleman still available for hosting gigs

[LaurenB]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 3:52pm

I never liked him, especially after Kathy Griffin described how he grabbed her breasts at some awards show., LOL.   

[ACL2006]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 4:00pm

People still watch LIVE?!?! Just cancel it already and expand GMA to 10am.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 4:11pm

^i imagine that was their original intent with moving michael to GMA 

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 5:30pm

I also find the choice uninspired.

[South Florida]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 5:45pm

Ryan Seacrest makes me ill.  If you like him you have a mental problem.

 

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 5:48pm

^^^  No comment on Seacrest but YOU scolding others about having mental problems is pretty rich and quite ironic. Consider the source, ladies and gentlemen.... 

[SmokeyLady]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 7:03pm

South Florida said: "Ryan Seacrest makes me ill.  If you like him you have a mental problem.

 

 

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I like him.  

 

[ArtMan]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 7:05pm

I don't really have an opinion about Seacrest.  I don't like or dislike him.  However it was a smart move by ABC and Live's producers to hire him.  Kelly has had a PR nightmare for the last couple of years.  Her  fake personality  came out and she is no longer everyone's sweetheart.  Ryan, on the otherhand, despite his blandness has a huge likability factor and a built in fan base. I am confident he will help the ratings.  I will be in the audience May 18 during my annual visit to NYC.  I will be curious to see when the cameras aren't rolling if he is indeed friendly.

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 9:49pm

AC126748 said: "Perhaps Kelly is planning to retire in the next few years and is looking for a known commodity who can take over the show. If that's the case, Seacrest is the ideal choice.

 

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Wasn't that exactly what she said in the NY Times article? That she is in fact considering retirement and needed someone who could steer the ship after her?

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 9:51pm

Let me also add, not only did they pay big bucks for him, they're building a radio studio (to move him from LA) into the same building LIVE tapes in.

[Jane2]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 10:17pm

Can Seacrest really be fun on air? He is just like Dick Clark -  kind of bland and safe in his interviews.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 5/1/17 at 11:01pm

I'm still bitter Kelly didn't pick Seth Meyers from the first time. This choice just seems so bland and boring. Even David Muir would have made a more interesting choice.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 6:07am

South Florida said: "Ryan Seacrest makes me ill.  If you like him you have a mental problem.

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You need to think before you hit "post".

 

 

As for the choice?  Snore.  I'm not a fan as I find him disingenuous and bland.