Ryan Seacrest didn’t stay away from his post at “Live! with Kelly and Mark” for too long — and honestly, are we even surprised? After the show named Mark Consuelos as Seacrest’s replacement in February, Seacrest left the show in April, only to return for some episodes in June. According to Entertainment Weekly, Kelly Ripa and Consuelos are taking a much-deserved vacation this summer, and the show has seen Seacrest fill in for Ripa alongside Consuelos. According to the outlet, Seacrest pre-taped the shows that are airing over the summer, though they appear to live up to the show’s title and be “live” as they feature the correct date and never-before-seen footage.
And Seacrest won’t be the only one to fill his former seat. Several other big names are also slated to fill in for the famous married couple, including Bravo boss (and Ripa’s good friend) Andy Cohen. Maria Menounos and Anderson Cooper also filled in on these pre-recorded segments. Fans will see Ripa at one point this summer — on the show’s July 4 episode, which features guest Nina Dobrev and a performance by Jake Shears.
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Ripa has shared some photos from her trip. In June, the talk show host posted a photo of herself and her husband at an undisclosed location. “Spotted: woman accidentally caught on camera during a family vacation while photographing husband,” she wrote in the caption. We hope they enjoy a relaxing trip!
