Kelly Ripa no showed her hosting gig of Live with Kelly and Michael after learning that Michael Strahan was leaving the show for Good Morning America. Ripa is said to feel betrayed and is not coming back until Tuesday at the earliest. For Thursday and Friday we will have a pretty good stand in though.
This just in: Erin Andrews to guest co-host #Live w/ Michael Strahan on Thursday/Friday. Monday guest host is #PLL star Shay Mitchell (1/3)
— Elizabeth Wagmeister (@EWagmeister) April 20, 2016
Per ABC, Kelly Ripa is out on Friday & Monday for a "previously-scheduled vacation" (2/3)
— Elizabeth Wagmeister (@EWagmeister) April 20, 2016
Yes, Erin Andrews fills in for Kelly Ripa this week before the search to replace Strahan begins next week after Kelly’s “previously-scheduled vacation” ends. Riiiiiight. I get it, the company can’t look disrespected so they have to say they approved Ripa not being there. If you think people are going to buy that then I have some Lakers playoff tickets to sell you.
Show spokesperson: "Together with Kelly, ABC and the #Live team will begin a new search immediately to find a replacement for Michael" (3/3)
— Elizabeth Wagmeister (@EWagmeister) April 20, 2016
So another search and another face to sit next to Kelly. Let’s see if whoever comes in can jump the ratings like Strahan did.
