Disney’s ABC Taps Seacrest as Co-Host of ‘Live’ with Ripa

Associated Press: Taking a full year to name a replacement for Michael Strahan beside Kelly Ripa on the morning chat show “Live” paid off in a big way for producers, who roped in Ryan Seacrest as co-host. The former “American Idol” host debuted Monday on show, giving Ripa a marquee name to banter with.