Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest and Mark Consuelos.Photo: WABCRyan Seacrestcouldn’t help but tease former co-hostKelly Ripaand his replacementMark Consuelosupon his return toLiveon Thursday.Thebroadcaster — who co-hosted the syndicated ABC daytime series forsix yearsbeforeleaving the showon April 14 — appeared onLive with Kelly and Markwhere he boasted about the leisurely mornings he’s been having since he no longer has to wake up early anymore.“There’s this fascinating thing I’ve been experiencing called ‘time,'” said Seacrest, 48. “I don’t know if you guys know about it.“He went on to describe his mourning routine, joking that his alarm goes off around “11 a.m. or 12 p.m., something like that” before starting his day. “I walk through the forest … and I look for the beans of coffee. I take them, I harvest them, I take them back, I roast them, I milk some almonds and I make a latte,” he said.“Are you living in Colombia now?” laughed Ripa, 52.Her husband then began to fill Seacrest in on everything that has happened in his absence, including all the segments he wasn’t around for. “You’ve missed a lot. You’ve missed so much here,” recapped Consuelos, 52. “You’ve missed ballroom dancing, menopause myths, couples therapy — all those great segments.““I got out just in the nick of time,” Seacrest teased.Mark Consuelos, Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest.Mike Coppola/GettyThis was Seacrest’s first guest appearance on the rebrandedLive with Kelly and Marksince his departure last month.His return shouldn’t come as much of a surprise toLiveviewers, as Seacrest has promised he’d be back on the programever since he announced his exit from the series back in February.“This isn’t the end, I’m going to be back,” Seacrest told PEOPLE after his final show. “This place is remarkable. I’m going to miss coming into this studio to see the people who have worked here for so long. It is about the people here; it’s a family atLiveand they adopted me for a little while and I’m grateful for that. … So I’ll definitely be visiting from time to time.““He’s forever adopted,” said Ripa. “He’s forever a New Yorker and forever aLiveco-host, whether he likes it or not.“Seacrest is also forever a viewers of the show. He told Ripa and Consuelos on Thursday he’s been keeping up with the show. “I have to say, I’ve been watching, you guys are so great together,” Seacrest said. “I love it. I love Mark doing the teases, I love the promos I see, I love the games…"”…You just love that you don’t have to do it anymore!” Ripa quipped.Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest.ABC/Jeff NeiraSeacrest was onLiveto promote the season finale ofAmerican Idol, which airs Sunday night on ABC.The coast-to-coast, three-hour live season finale will feature special performances fromIdolalumsClay Aiken and Ruben Studdard, as well as judgesLuke Bryan,Katy PerryandLionel Richie, and a slew of other artists includingEllie Goulding,James Blunt,Jazmine Sullivan, Jelly Roll,Keith Urban,REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin,Kylie Minogue,Lainey Wilson,Lauren Daigle,PitbullandTLC.Elsewhere on the finale, the top 12 contestants will return to theIdolstage for a performance, while the top 3 contestants will take the stage for the final time before America decides who will become the next American Idol.Viewers will also learn about the status of theRyan Seacrest Foundation’s grand opening in Memphisat Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Live with Kelly and Markairs weekday mornings on ABC (check local listings).
Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest and Mark Consuelos.Photo: WABC
Ryan Seacrestcouldn’t help but tease former co-hostKelly Ripaand his replacementMark Consuelosupon his return toLiveon Thursday.Thebroadcaster — who co-hosted the syndicated ABC daytime series forsix yearsbeforeleaving the showon April 14 — appeared onLive with Kelly and Markwhere he boasted about the leisurely mornings he’s been having since he no longer has to wake up early anymore.“There’s this fascinating thing I’ve been experiencing called ‘time,'” said Seacrest, 48. “I don’t know if you guys know about it.“He went on to describe his mourning routine, joking that his alarm goes off around “11 a.m. or 12 p.m., something like that” before starting his day. “I walk through the forest … and I look for the beans of coffee. I take them, I harvest them, I take them back, I roast them, I milk some almonds and I make a latte,” he said.“Are you living in Colombia now?” laughed Ripa, 52.Her husband then began to fill Seacrest in on everything that has happened in his absence, including all the segments he wasn’t around for. “You’ve missed a lot. You’ve missed so much here,” recapped Consuelos, 52. “You’ve missed ballroom dancing, menopause myths, couples therapy — all those great segments.““I got out just in the nick of time,” Seacrest teased.Mark Consuelos, Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest.Mike Coppola/GettyThis was Seacrest’s first guest appearance on the rebrandedLive with Kelly and Marksince his departure last month.His return shouldn’t come as much of a surprise toLiveviewers, as Seacrest has promised he’d be back on the programever since he announced his exit from the series back in February.“This isn’t the end, I’m going to be back,” Seacrest told PEOPLE after his final show. “This place is remarkable. I’m going to miss coming into this studio to see the people who have worked here for so long. It is about the people here; it’s a family atLiveand they adopted me for a little while and I’m grateful for that. … So I’ll definitely be visiting from time to time.““He’s forever adopted,” said Ripa. “He’s forever a New Yorker and forever aLiveco-host, whether he likes it or not.“Seacrest is also forever a viewers of the show. He told Ripa and Consuelos on Thursday he’s been keeping up with the show. “I have to say, I’ve been watching, you guys are so great together,” Seacrest said. “I love it. I love Mark doing the teases, I love the promos I see, I love the games…"”…You just love that you don’t have to do it anymore!” Ripa quipped.Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest.ABC/Jeff NeiraSeacrest was onLiveto promote the season finale ofAmerican Idol, which airs Sunday night on ABC.The coast-to-coast, three-hour live season finale will feature special performances fromIdolalumsClay Aiken and Ruben Studdard, as well as judgesLuke Bryan,Katy PerryandLionel Richie, and a slew of other artists includingEllie Goulding,James Blunt,Jazmine Sullivan, Jelly Roll,Keith Urban,REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin,Kylie Minogue,Lainey Wilson,Lauren Daigle,PitbullandTLC.Elsewhere on the finale, the top 12 contestants will return to theIdolstage for a performance, while the top 3 contestants will take the stage for the final time before America decides who will become the next American Idol.Viewers will also learn about the status of theRyan Seacrest Foundation’s grand opening in Memphisat Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Live with Kelly and Markairs weekday mornings on ABC (check local listings).
Ryan Seacrestcouldn’t help but tease former co-hostKelly Ripaand his replacementMark Consuelosupon his return toLiveon Thursday.
Thebroadcaster — who co-hosted the syndicated ABC daytime series forsix yearsbeforeleaving the showon April 14 — appeared onLive with Kelly and Markwhere he boasted about the leisurely mornings he’s been having since he no longer has to wake up early anymore.
“There’s this fascinating thing I’ve been experiencing called ‘time,'” said Seacrest, 48. “I don’t know if you guys know about it.”
He went on to describe his mourning routine, joking that his alarm goes off around “11 a.m. or 12 p.m., something like that” before starting his day. “I walk through the forest … and I look for the beans of coffee. I take them, I harvest them, I take them back, I roast them, I milk some almonds and I make a latte,” he said.
“Are you living in Colombia now?” laughed Ripa, 52.
Her husband then began to fill Seacrest in on everything that has happened in his absence, including all the segments he wasn’t around for. “You’ve missed a lot. You’ve missed so much here,” recapped Consuelos, 52. “You’ve missed ballroom dancing, menopause myths, couples therapy — all those great segments.”
“I got out just in the nick of time,” Seacrest teased.
Mark Consuelos, Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest.Mike Coppola/Getty
This was Seacrest’s first guest appearance on the rebrandedLive with Kelly and Marksince his departure last month.
His return shouldn’t come as much of a surprise toLiveviewers, as Seacrest has promised he’d be back on the programever since he announced his exit from the series back in February.
“This isn’t the end, I’m going to be back,” Seacrest told PEOPLE after his final show. “This place is remarkable. I’m going to miss coming into this studio to see the people who have worked here for so long. It is about the people here; it’s a family atLiveand they adopted me for a little while and I’m grateful for that. … So I’ll definitely be visiting from time to time.”
“He’s forever adopted,” said Ripa. “He’s forever a New Yorker and forever aLiveco-host, whether he likes it or not.”
Seacrest is also forever a viewers of the show. He told Ripa and Consuelos on Thursday he’s been keeping up with the show. “I have to say, I’ve been watching, you guys are so great together,” Seacrest said. “I love it. I love Mark doing the teases, I love the promos I see, I love the games…”
“…You just love that you don’t have to do it anymore!” Ripa quipped.
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest.ABC/Jeff Neira
Seacrest was onLiveto promote the season finale ofAmerican Idol, which airs Sunday night on ABC.
The coast-to-coast, three-hour live season finale will feature special performances fromIdolalumsClay Aiken and Ruben Studdard, as well as judgesLuke Bryan,Katy PerryandLionel Richie, and a slew of other artists includingEllie Goulding,James Blunt,Jazmine Sullivan, Jelly Roll,Keith Urban,REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin,Kylie Minogue,Lainey Wilson,Lauren Daigle,PitbullandTLC.
Elsewhere on the finale, the top 12 contestants will return to theIdolstage for a performance, while the top 3 contestants will take the stage for the final time before America decides who will become the next American Idol.
Viewers will also learn about the status of theRyan Seacrest Foundation’s grand opening in Memphisat Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Live with Kelly and Markairs weekday mornings on ABC (check local listings).
source: people.com
