NEWS'GMA3' Eyeing Ryan Seacrest To Take Over Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes' Spot After Pair's Scandalous Affair
Ryan Seacrest announced his departure from Live with Kelly and Ryan just a few weeks ago, but the TV personality may have already secured a new big gig.
According to an insider, execs at ABC are hoping to hire him as a replacement for fired GMA3 costars-turned-lovers Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, who got the boot in January due to their affair.
"It’s a great fit for Ryan and the perfect fit for GMA, which is looking to restore its family-friendly reputation!" the source disclosed to Radar. "Network bosses are looking at completely retooling GMA3 with a live audience, music and celebrity guests in an effort to play to Ryan’s strengths and wash away the stain of the scandal."
The source pointed out that the American Idol host, 48, could very well sign on the dotted line, as it would offer him the opportunity to be "center stage again," as he would be without Kelly Ripa.
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The one thing could prevent Seacrest from taking on a GMA job would be his plan to relocate back to Los Angeles, a move that was revealed upon saying goodbye to his and Ripa's morning show.
Seacrest's stint with the soap opera alum began in 2017, and her husband, Mark Consuelos, has since taken over his spot.
“Working alongside Kelly over the past six years has been a dream job and one of the highlights of my career. 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,” Seacrest said in a statement. “I also want to thank Michael Gelman and the entire staff and crew – we’ve made memories to last a lifetime, met some of the most incredible people and had the warmest welcome into the homes of so many viewers across America. It’s been a memorable ride and now I’m excited to pass the baton to Kelly’s ‘real’ husband, Mark.”
