What Happened Between Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest?
Hold onto your hats, folks, because this is a real Hollywood drama. According to reports, Kelly Ripa reportedly asked her co-host Ryan Seacrest to skip an appearance on Good Morning America (GMA) last October 4th. The reason? She's still holding a grudge over Michael Strahan’s abrupt departure from Live! With Kelly and Ryan to join GMA last year. This move has sparked quite the buzz in the entertainment world.
Why Did Kelly Ripa Take Issue with Ryan's Appearance?
Let me break it down for you. Ryan Seacrest was all set to promote the upcoming ABC reboot of American Idol alongside the star-studded judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan on GMA. But according to Page Six, Kelly wasn’t too thrilled about the idea. A source revealed, “Ryan was scheduled for the show well in advance. His name had been on the rundown for a week. Then, out of the blue, Kelly flipped and told him he couldn’t do GMA, so Ryan pulled out.” Can you believe it? It's like a soap opera but in real life!
Lionel, Katy, and Luke promoting Idol sans Ryan in NYC on Oct. 4. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
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What’s Ryan’s Take on the Situation?
Now, here's the kicker. Another insider told Page Six that Ryan, who is returning as the host of Idol, decided to bow out last minute to keep things smooth with Kelly. “Ryan clearly wants to stay on Kelly’s good side. She’s an executive producer, so she wields a lot of power. It’s no secret she has significant influence over him,” the source explained. “He joined her show, but it seems like she still feels threatened by him.” This adds another layer of complexity to their professional relationship.
One source also mentioned that Kelly is worried GMA might try to lure Ryan away from Live! With Kelly and Ryan. “There’s still bad blood between Kelly and Strahan, and she doesn’t want history to repeat itself with Ryan being tempted to join GMA too,” the source added. It's a delicate balance in the world of morning TV.
