Ryan Seacrest leaving 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'
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Ryan Seacrest announced his departure from "Live" after six seasons, calling it a 'hard decision' that was 'bittersweet.' Kelly Ripa's husband, Mark Consuelos, will join her as co-host.
Seacrest said he will return to guest-host occasionally, but plans to move back to the West coast where he will continue hosting American Idol. Live co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest (Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU ) Live co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest (Astrid Stawiarz) Live co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest (Jackson Lee/GC Images) Kendall Tietz is a Production Assistant with Fox News Digital.
"It was a tough, tough decision," Seacrest said on Thursday's show. " I love the fact that we get a chance to sit here every day and connect with you in your kitchens and your living rooms, at work."