Photo: Raymond Hall/GC ImagesRyan Seacresthas a lot to look forward to as hesteps awayfromLive with Kelly and Ryan.After the co-hostannounced his departurefrom the talk show on Thursday, a source tells PEOPLE Seacrest, 48, had many conversations about stepping away from the show.“It was entirely Ryan’s decision,” the insider says. “It’s been a long time coming and he and Kelly had open conversations about it.“The insider also notes that Seacrest will turn his attention to a few new projects, including a potential step into the food industry. “Ryan is excited about the next chapter — there are some other opportunities and he also has interests in the culinary space, both via investments and content.“David Becker/Getty Images"He still has[American] Idol, radio andNew Year’s, of course, and he’s going to be opening three moreRyan Seacrest Foundation centersthis summer.“Seacrest joinedLive with Kelly and Ryanin 2017, after former co-hostMichael Strahanstepped away from the series. After Seacrest’s departure,Kelly Ripa’shusbandMark Consueloswill become Ripa’s new co-host. The series will be rebranded asLive with Kelly and Mark.Though he’s planning to leave the series this spring, Seacrest will still appear onLivefrom time to time, the insider says. “Kelly and Ryan have been friends for 20 years and have become like family, Ryan is excited to come back and guest-host in the future.“LIVEKellyandRyan/YoutubeSeacrestconfirmedon Instagram he’s on the brink of “transitioning out” of the show — and seemingly New York City since many of his other projects are based in Los Angeles.Seacrest also called it “bittersweet” to leaveLive.“Working alongside Kelly over the past six years has been a dream job and one of the highlights of my career,” he said in a statement. “She has been an amazing partner, friend, and confidant, and although we will always be a part of each other’s lives, I will miss our mornings together.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Live with Kelly and Ryanairs weekdays (check local listings).
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Ryan Seacresthas a lot to look forward to as hesteps awayfromLive with Kelly and Ryan.After the co-hostannounced his departurefrom the talk show on Thursday, a source tells PEOPLE Seacrest, 48, had many conversations about stepping away from the show.“It was entirely Ryan’s decision,” the insider says. “It’s been a long time coming and he and Kelly had open conversations about it.“The insider also notes that Seacrest will turn his attention to a few new projects, including a potential step into the food industry. “Ryan is excited about the next chapter — there are some other opportunities and he also has interests in the culinary space, both via investments and content.“David Becker/Getty Images"He still has[American] Idol, radio andNew Year’s, of course, and he’s going to be opening three moreRyan Seacrest Foundation centersthis summer.“Seacrest joinedLive with Kelly and Ryanin 2017, after former co-hostMichael Strahanstepped away from the series. After Seacrest’s departure,Kelly Ripa’shusbandMark Consueloswill become Ripa’s new co-host. The series will be rebranded asLive with Kelly and Mark.Though he’s planning to leave the series this spring, Seacrest will still appear onLivefrom time to time, the insider says. “Kelly and Ryan have been friends for 20 years and have become like family, Ryan is excited to come back and guest-host in the future.“LIVEKellyandRyan/YoutubeSeacrestconfirmedon Instagram he’s on the brink of “transitioning out” of the show — and seemingly New York City since many of his other projects are based in Los Angeles.Seacrest also called it “bittersweet” to leaveLive.“Working alongside Kelly over the past six years has been a dream job and one of the highlights of my career,” he said in a statement. “She has been an amazing partner, friend, and confidant, and although we will always be a part of each other’s lives, I will miss our mornings together.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Live with Kelly and Ryanairs weekdays (check local listings).
Ryan Seacresthas a lot to look forward to as hesteps awayfromLive with Kelly and Ryan.
After the co-hostannounced his departurefrom the talk show on Thursday, a source tells PEOPLE Seacrest, 48, had many conversations about stepping away from the show.
“It was entirely Ryan’s decision,” the insider says. “It’s been a long time coming and he and Kelly had open conversations about it.”
The insider also notes that Seacrest will turn his attention to a few new projects, including a potential step into the food industry. “Ryan is excited about the next chapter — there are some other opportunities and he also has interests in the culinary space, both via investments and content.”
David Becker/Getty Images
“He still has[American] Idol, radio andNew Year’s, of course, and he’s going to be opening three moreRyan Seacrest Foundation centersthis summer.”
Seacrest joinedLive with Kelly and Ryanin 2017, after former co-hostMichael Strahanstepped away from the series. After Seacrest’s departure,Kelly Ripa’shusbandMark Consueloswill become Ripa’s new co-host. The series will be rebranded asLive with Kelly and Mark.
Though he’s planning to leave the series this spring, Seacrest will still appear onLivefrom time to time, the insider says. “Kelly and Ryan have been friends for 20 years and have become like family, Ryan is excited to come back and guest-host in the future.”
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Seacrestconfirmedon Instagram he’s on the brink of “transitioning out” of the show — and seemingly New York City since many of his other projects are based in Los Angeles.
Seacrest also called it “bittersweet” to leaveLive.
“Working alongside Kelly over the past six years has been a dream job and one of the highlights of my career,” he said in a statement. “She has been an amazing partner, friend, and confidant, and although we will always be a part of each other’s lives, I will miss our mornings together.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Live with Kelly and Ryanairs weekdays (check local listings).
source: people.com
