Over the past nearly four decades, the show has had a variety of stars in entertainment co-host.

In 2001, Kelly Ripa took a seat as the beautiful, young co-host alongside Regis Philbin.

This was whenRipa went from soap opera darling to talk show royalty.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelo

Since then, Ripa has had a couple of different hosts sit by her side.

From 2017 to 2023, Ryan Seacrest served as Kelly Ripa’s right-hand man.

However, on April 14, 2023, Seacrest made a heartfelt goodbye to the show.

mark consuelos and kelly ripa

Seacrest made it clear how sad he was to say goodbye to the show and his longtime friend Ripa.

By 1996, the two were married.

After raising three children and sharing almost three decades of marriage, the two are clearly a strong pair.

kelly ripa and mark consuelos

According to Ripa, the two have been considering this decision for a while now.

Ripa toldPeople, “He’s always been a natural fit for us.

He’s always been extraordinary when he’s filled in.”

While talking withEntertainment Weekly, Mark Consuelos shared how he plans to appear on the show.