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Kelly Ripa finally picks a cohost and its Ryan Seacrest

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Kelly Ripa finally picks a cohost and its Ryan Seacrest#1
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

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

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

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

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

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Kelly Ripa finally picks a cohost and its Ryan Seacrest#4
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.

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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)

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

Overexposure?

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

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

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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

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

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

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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!"

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

^This

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Kelly Ripa finally picks a cohost and its Ryan Seacrest#12
Posted: 5/1/17 at 12:25pm

Brian Dunkleman still available for hosting gigs

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

I also find the choice uninspired.

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

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

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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....

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Kelly Ripa finally picks a cohost and its Ryan Seacrest#24
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.

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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.

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Posted: 5/4/17 at 2:53am

But isn't LIVE pretty bland? I mean, I'm not tuning in to their discussion on the Middle East, or whatever. It's just bland, early morning banter. I'd rather watch The View anyday. Or Hoda and Kathy Lee.

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