Search for Regis Philbin Replacement Down to 3? Ryan Seacrest, Andy Cohen and Mark Consuelos Reported Candidates

Ever since Regis Philbin announced earlier this year that he would be leaving his morning gig on "Live with Regis and Kelly" in November, possible replacements have been tossed around in the media. A new report, though, says that list has been narrowed down to three candidates.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the morning show's distributors, Disney-ABC Domestic Television, have narrowed their search down to Ryan Seacrest, Andy Cohen and Mark Consuelos.  

Ryan Seacrest, 36 is both a TV and radio personality and host of Fox's "America Idol.  Bravo's Andy Cohen, 43 is host of the network's late-night talk show, "Watch What Happens: Live".  Actor Mark Consuelos, 40,  frequently substitutes for Philbin on the show and happens to be married to co-host Kelly Ripa.  All three possible candidates have shown they can handle hosting a live show. Cohen and Consuelos may have the upper hand when it comes to chemistry with the actress. She has been a guest on Cohen's Bravo show several times and they're personal friends. And Consuelos' connection to Ripa needs no further explanation.

An ABC-Disney spokesperson dismissed the report, telling WSJ "it's ridiculous at this point to be speculating about who will replace him."