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Kelly RipaandMark Consuelosare swearing off sex now that they’re coworkers, she joked on Thursday.
During an appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Ripa, 52, teased to hostAndy Cohenthat she and her husband “have taken a vow of chastity” given that they are set to star alongside each other onLiveonce Ripa’s current co-host,Ryan Seacrest, departs the series next week.
The subject came up after Cohen, 54, asked Ripa her reaction to theAmy RobachandT.J. Holmesscandal, in whichthe two one-timeGMA3hosts were ousted from the program after news of their love affair broke.
“So we promise, no banging on the side,” the mother of three jokingly continued.
Robach and Holmes were taken off the air on Dec. 5 afterrumors of their relationship brokein November.
“We recognize their talent and commitment over the years and are thankful for their contributions,” a spokesperson added. “A decision for new co-hosts [ofGMA3and20/20] will come later.”
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach.Noam Galai/Getty
Ripa is set to begin co-hostingLive!with her husband on April 17, while Seacrest’s last day will air on April 14.
“It’sgonna be seamless. Nothing will really change, just the different name on the mug,” Ripa said, also noting that Seacrest, 48 — who is departingLiveafter six years — and Consuelos are “like brothers.”
Seacrest announced in February that he would exitLive!withplans to move back to the west coast in the springahead of theAmerican Idollive shows in Los Angeles.
Leaving was a “tough, tough” decision, Seacrest noted on the show, and a “bittersweet” one.
He honored his bond with Ripa, both on the episode and in a statement to PEOPLE. “Working alongside Kelly over the past six years has been a dream job and one of the highlights of my career,” said Seacrest. “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.”
“I also want to thank [executive producer] 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,” he added. “It’s been a memorable ride and now I’m excited to pass the baton to Kelly’s ‘real’ husband, Mark.”
Ripa shared her fondness for her friendship with Seacrest as well, calling him a “dear, dear friend” on the show. “I’m so grateful to have spent the last six years beside my dear friend of too many decades to count and will miss starting my days with Ryan,” she shared in a statement. “Ryan’s energy, passion and love for entertainment is one-of-a-kind.”
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During herWWHLappearance, Ripa teased that there will be plenty of “surprises” in store for Seacrest ahead of his departure.
“We’re gonna do all of Ryan’s least favorite things,” Ripa continued, as Cohen teased, “Oh good! I like that.”
Live with Kelly and Ryanairs weekdays (check local listings).Watch What Happens Live withAndy Cohenairs Sunday — Thursday nights on Bravo.
source: people.com
