Ryan Seacrest And Kelly Ripa Tear Up During His Very Last ‘Live With Kelly And Ryan’ Appearance—We Need Tissues!
April 14, 2023 by Marissa Matozzo
Ryan Seacrest made his very last Live with Kelly and Ryan on-air appearance as a co-host on April 14th after six years on the show. The media personality, 48, and Kelly Ripa, 52, both got emotional during the special moment, as the duo said a misty goodbye to the beloved hosting dynamic they shared.
Speaking to a teary-eyed Seacrest, Ripa sweetly said, “I just want to say a few words to you. It’s on behalf of myself and all of us — but mostly me. This has, without question, been the fastest six years of my life.”
She continued, “And although you and I have been friends for decades and decades, I feel like I’ve gained through this process a younger brother/ oldest son.” I am so grateful that our success together on this show has led to us developing an even closer — yet codependent — relationship.”
The Emmy winner got choked up as she compared her American Idol host friend to a “blooming onion.” She continued, “You are layers upon layers of goodness, of kind, of charm, of brilliance, of authenticity and generosity. Your generosity is unmatched.”
Seacrest responded with touching words of his own as his parents and girlfriend Aubrey Paige watched in the live audience. “I’m a very lucky man, Kelly. I want you all to know, it’s not lost on me how fortunate I am. Fortunate to have had this seat next to you, Kel, for six years. You’re incompatible. There’s no one like you,” he said. (We’re not crying, you’re crying!)