Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Ripa Reveal His Exit from 'Live' Has Been in the Works for a 'Long Time'

Seacrest announced his departure from Live with Kelly and Ryan on Thursday after six years Seacrest announced his departure from Live with Kelly and Ryan on Thursday after six years

Ryan Seacrest's departure from Live with Kelly and Ryan is certainly a shock for fans Ryan Seacrest's departure from Live with Kelly and Ryan is certainly a shock for fans

but the team behind the popular morning show was well-prepared for this day to come. but the team behind the popular morning show was well-prepared for this day to come.

As Seacrest revealed his plans to leave the series on Thursday after six seasons As Seacrest revealed his plans to leave the series on Thursday after six seasons

he and co-host Kelly Ripa explained that they've "been talking about for a long time. he and co-host Kelly Ripa explained that they've "been talking about for a long time.

Seacrest and Ripa said he initially committed to co-hosting the series for three years. Seacrest and Ripa said he initially committed to co-hosting the series for three years.

The radio personality then explained that once American Idol returns this spring, The radio personality then explained that once American Idol returns this spring,

he will "head out to the West Coast and host that show." But he promised to return to "guest host and fill in" on occasion. he will "head out to the West Coast and host that show." But he promised to return to "guest host and fill in" on occasion.