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Ripa Hints at Live Exit: 'Not Working for the Rest of My Life'
20 Feb
Summary
- Kelly Ripa does not plan to work for the remainder of her life.
- She wants to ensure new co-hosts are the right fit for the show.
- Ripa and Mark Consuelos's return has led to record viewership.
Kelly Ripa has signaled her future plans regarding her role on Live, indicating she does not intend to host the show indefinitely. She expressed a desire to eventually retire from her career in television.
Ripa also highlighted her commitment to the show's legacy, stating she loves it too much to see it conclude with her and her husband, Mark Consuelos. She believes careful consideration is needed to introduce new co-hosts who would be a good fit for the audience.
Since Mark Consuelos officially joined Live as Ripa's co-host in 2023, the program has seen a surge in viewership, achieving record-breaking numbers. Ripa became an official co-host in 2001, and the show has seen several co-hosts over the years, including Kathie Lee Gifford, Regis Philbin, and Ryan Seacrest.
Despite enjoying her current role, Ripa recently shared a humorous anecdote about her husband's tendency to not listen to her during live broadcasts. She recalled this during a podcast appearance in July 2025, playfully noting that while she is used to it in their personal life, it's expected he would listen when being paid to do so.
