Ryan Seacrest Jokes He Got Out of ‘Live’ ‘in the Nick of Time’ During Return Visit with Kelly Ripa

Ryan Seacrest returned to Live with Kelly and Ryan as a guest on Thursday, May 18, and he couldn’t help but joke about his recent exit from the show.

Seacrest, who hosted Live for six years, stepped down from his role as co-host in March to focus on his other commitments, including American Idol. He was replaced by former co-host Michael Strahan.

Ryan Seacrest During his guest appearance on Thursday

During his guest appearance on Thursday, Seacrest told Ripa and co-host Mark Consuelos that he was “so happy” to be back on the show. “I got out just in the nick of time,” he joked. “I saw what was coming.”

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Ripa and Consuelos laughed at Seacrest’s joke, and Ripa said that she was “so sad” to see him go. “I miss you so much,” she said. “I miss your face.”

Ryan Seacrest said that he missed the show

Seacrest said that he missed the show too, but that he was “excited” about his new role on American Idol. “I’m going to be back,” he said. “I’m just going to be back in a different capacity.”

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Seacrest’s guest appearance on Live was well-received by fans, who took to social media to express their excitement about seeing him back on the show. “I missed Ryan so much,” one fan tweeted. “He’s so funny and charming.”

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Another fan wrote, “Ryan Seacrest is a national treasure. I’m so glad he’s back on Live.”

Ryan Seacrest’s return to Live

Seacrest’s return to Live was a brief one, but it was enough to remind fans why they love him so much. He’s a talented host with a great sense of humor, and he’s always a pleasure to watch.