Regis Philbin's announcement that he will be leaving Live with Regis and Kelly sometime late this year leaves everyone wondering who will replace him. As far as I am concerned, no one can easily fill his shoes but the show must go on. Here are my ideas on who should replace Regis.
Mark is not only good to look at, he is Kelly Ripa's husband. He has done the guest host spot many times and could easily make the show enjoyable to watch.
Bringing back Kathie Lee Gifford who was Regis' co-host before Kelly Ripa would be amusing. Watching the two women battle each other to get a word in edgewise would be entertaining. Okay, for a little while and then it would be annoying.
Cameron Mathison plays Ryan on All My Children (the soap where Kelly Ripa played Hayley) and has experience reporting for Good Morning America and was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. He would make a good co-host because he is likeable and he wouldn't be fawning all over Kelly.
Anderson Cooper of CNN has been a guest host before and many people seem to find him appealing as a host. He comes across as very down to earth yet reserved but who knows, Kelly may loosen him up in time.
When Kelly Ripa got the spot next to Regis Philbin almost ten years ago, she was just an actress on All My Children. Unless you were a fan of the soap you didn't know who she was. Thanks to a good pr firm, Kelly is everywhere. (maybe that is why she got so thin- too busy to eat). Maybe the person to fill Regis' spot will be an "unknown".
Whoever replaces Regis has a tough job. Regis is not easily replaced and I predict that "Live" will never be the same.
I am hoping for Jeff Gordon to replace Regis, but I know it won't happen. :(
Well, I suspect they wouldn't go for two women, and that Anderson Cooper would want to stick with news but I haven't heard of the others, so your guess is better than mine!
I'm rooting for Mark Consuelos. I'll miss Regis, though. And geez, I hope they don't bring back Kathie Lee, I like Kelly SO much better.
I think Kelly Ripa needs to leave too and then bring in two interesting people.
I haven't seen this show in quite some time. Great list of possibilities.
Maybe Kelly Ripa will take center stage when Regis Philbin leaves?
select one here...