Well, believe it or not, Ryan Seacrest was actually in need of a new gig after that whole American Idol reboot fell through. So it is, that the ubiquitous host may have found a new Live! gig, replacing Michael Strahan alongside Kelly Ripa.
Years ago I had the opportunity to meet Regis Philbin and Kathy Lee Gifford when they were doing their show in Chicago. Kathy Lee left the show several years ago and was replaced by Kelly Ripa and Regis left the show some 9 months ago.
Since then some 59 co-hosts have joined Ripa on the set for the "Live" show. Of the 59 one has been selected to replace Regis and that person is Michael