Let’s face it—Ryan Seacrest is one of the busiest people in the entertainment world. Between producing TV shows, hosting his radio program, and keeping up with American Idol, the Emmy-winning star doesn’t exactly slow down. So when fans of Live With Kelly and Ryan noticed Ryan was missing from several episodes in early 2023, people naturally started wondering what happened. Stick with me as I break it all down for you.
What Really Happened to Ryan Seacrest?
On January 30, 2023, Kelly Ripa walked onto the Live With Kelly and Ryan set with her husband, Mark Consuelos, to co-host the episode. They even joked around about their daughter, Lola, moving back home, which made for a fun segment. But where was Ryan? No explanation was given about his absence at first, leaving fans scratching their heads. Was everything okay? Was something going on behind the scenes?
Here’s the scoop: Mark Consuelos revealed in a quick Instagram Story post that his appearance on the show was last-minute. Over the years, Mark has stepped in as a guest cohost multiple times, especially during the pandemic when filming conditions were tricky. Thankfully, Ryan returned the very next day and resumed his duties like nothing had happened.
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Fast forward to February 2, when Kelly welcomed another frequent guest, DJ Deja Vu Parker, to co-host. Again, no official word was given about Ryan’s whereabouts. But guess what? Ryan was active on social media, promoting the Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong special he hosted on ABC the day before. Meanwhile, Ryan’s absence didn’t last long—he was back by February 3, joining Kelly for an interview with none other than Harrison Ford.
Is Ryan Seacrest Stepping Away from ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan’?
Now, here’s the good news: Ryan isn’t leaving Live With Kelly and Ryan. Sure, he takes a few days off now and then to juggle his other projects, but there’s no sign of him stepping down anytime soon. In fact, Ryan and Kelly’s partnership seems stronger than ever. They’ve built a solid friendship over the years, and they clearly enjoy working together.
“Ryan Seacrest and I have a friendship that goes back more than 20 years,” Kelly shared during a podcast episode last October. “We’ve known each other for such a long time. He’s like the kid brother I never had.” That’s some serious sibling love right there!
So, don’t worry—Ryan will continue to bring his charm and energy to Live With Kelly and Ryan, all while preparing for the upcoming season of American Idol. And if anyone can balance it all, it’s Ryan Seacrest.
