Kelly Ripa on Leaving 'Live' and Oprah's Key Advice
February 26, 2026·1 day ago·via IMDb
Kelly Ripa celebrates 25 years co-hosting ABC's Live with husband Mark Consuelos and opens up about her future on the show. She tells Variety she doesn't plan to work forever but loves the franchise too much to let it end with her, suggesting test co-hosts to ease transitions. Ripa reveals she asked Oprah Winfrey, who left her show after 25 years, if it was time to go; Oprah urged her to stay, citing the unique dynamic with Mark amid today's dark news cycle.
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