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five men[Blind Gossip] There are five people in serious contention right now for a costarring gig on a popular daytime show.

Four of them are gay white men, all with significant TV experience. Some out, some not. All are personal friends of the current star.

Our personal favorite for this cushy job? The Fifth Man! He is a straight white guy, married with kids, funny, likable, lots of experience as a TV and film actor. We were actually very surprised he did not get the job a few years ago, but producers went in a different direction at the last minute. We are hoping that they are smart enough to grab him this time around!

Interesting that with the heavy push for diversity at the network… there are no women or minorities in consideration at this time.

Similar: Balancing Act

TV Show:

1-4 (any or all):

The Fifth Man:

[Optional] If you could pick anyone in the world for this job, who would it be?

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  1. oyevey says

    1. Andy Cohen
    2. Anderson Cooper
    3. Neil Patrick Harris
    4. Ryan Seacrest
    5: Mario lopez

  2. dixiecricket says

    5th guy is Jerry O’Connell
    “Cushy” job—Jerry McGuire character was Cushman (or something like that)

  3. emmmma123 says

    I’m really surprised that no one guessed Matthew Broderick. I guess he doesn’t have as much TV experience as Jerry O’Connell? But he seems like more of a household name to me.

  4. Ripken says

    Fifth guy- Michael weatherly. Leaving ncis but has new pilot called bull. Has children. Very funny. Guest host once I think. Kelly and he were on a soap opera together.

  5. yo yo says

    tv show: live with Kelly
    Anderson cooper
    Sam champion
    Neil Patrick harris
    Carson Kressley, or maybe Andy Cohen

    Fifth: Seth Myers

    I don’t watch enough to care who co- hosts although I LOVE Andy Cohen!

  6. EternalPessimist says

    1. Anderson Cooper
    2. Andy Cohen
    3. NPH
    4. (not out) Maybe Josh Groban?
    5. (Guy who should get it): Jerry O’Connell, married to Rebecca Romijn, they have twin girls, great choice.

  7. Crandahl says

    Live with Kelly
    Gerry O’Connell
    Anderson Cooper
    Blah
    Blah
    Gerry is the Guy who should win!! Hilarious, so is his wife Rebekah Romjin.

  8. guessing game says

    Show: Live with Kelly

    1-4: Anderson Cooper, Sam Champion, Andy Cohen, Derek Hough

    5th: Jerry O’Connell

    Maybe she should keep rotating?

  9. ToadKisser says

    Live!

    Anderson Cooper
    Andy Cohen
    Neil Patrick Harris
    Ryan Seacrest

    Joel McHale
    Ace is right – he’s the only one I might tune in for!

  10. Julia Boolia says

    TV Show: Live with Kelly and Michael

    1-4 (any or all): Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Neal Patrick-Harris,

    The Fifth Man: No idea…

    [Optional] If you could pick anyone in the world for this job, who would it be? Anderson Cooper

  13. good2know says

    Tv show: Live with Kelly and …..
    1-4: Anderson cooper, Andy Cohen, Josh Grobin, Neil Patrick Harris
    The fifth man: Jerry O’Connel

  14. labhluva14 says

    1. Anderson Cooper
    2. Andy Cohen
    3. Neil Patrick Harris
    4.Ryan Seacrest
    Fifth Man: Ralph Macchio

  15. bostonbratt says

    TV Show. Kelly and Michael.
    1-4. Cohen. Cooper. Neil Patrick Harris, Ryan Seacrest.
    5 th man, Jerry O’Connel

  16. badmoodchick says

    Live with Kelly and ?
    2 of the gay guys=Anderson Cooper
    straight guy= Jerry O’Connel?

  17. paulpoop says

    Live With Kelly and…

    4 gay guys: Anderson Cooper, Neil Patrick Harris, Andy Cohen, and some other gay dude (Maybe Ryan Seacrest if some rumors are true.)

    Straight guy: Not sure. Hugh Jackman if he is really going to be done with X-men films. I guess he must have done TV in Australia, but I can’t think of another guy that fits that description.

  20. countervail says

    So Neil Patrick Harris, Carson Kressley, Andy Cohen, and Anderson Cooper?

    And the straight guy they’re going with is Seth Myers?

  22. lagally says

    Jerry Oconnell and he should get it as he’s a hoot! He was hilarious on Wendy Williams and she is pushing him
    The gay guys are Mark Consuelos, Anderson Cooper etc..

  23. MaryQuiteContrary says

    Live with Kelly and ?
    Anderson Cooper is one of the gay dudes. Andy Cohen is another. Neil Patrick Harris and Ryan Seacrest are the others.

    The Fifth Man: Bobby Bones

  24. kermit1969 says

    Live with Kelly and Michael
    Andy Cohen, Neil Patrick Harris, Anderson Cooper, Sam Champion

    Fifth: Jerry O’Connell

  25. FingerCuffs says

    Live with Kelly and Michael
    NPH
    Anderson Cooper

    Fifth Man is Mark Consuelos

    I loved when Fred Savage cohosted.

  26. Tequila Mama says

    TV Show: Live with Kelly and Michael

    1-4 (any or all): Neil Patrick Harris, Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper

    The Fifth Man: Jerry O’Connell

    [Optional] If you could pick anyone in the world for this job, who would it be? Anderson Cooper or Jerry O’Connell

  27. elphie says

    Live is the show… they would be stupid not to consider Neil Patrick Harris (and Disney loves him), Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen (although he has a show) and I heard Nick Lachey (? spelling)

  28. keeley123 says

    Live!

    Andy Cohen
    Neil Patrick Harris
    Anderson Cooper
    Josh Groban

    Fifth Man – Jerry O’Connell

  29. kcphilly says

    Live with Kelly

    1-4 Andersoon Cooper, Andy Cohen…not sure who the other two might be.

    Fifth Guy: Jerry O’Connell.

    I really like Jerry. I don’t like Kelly and it’s hard to watch the show when she co hosts with her buddies because the opening becomes the two patting each other on the back for being so amazing and wonderful and the stories are about their weekends they spend together. It’s like watching a private conversation, not the way the show should go.

  31. realityhooked says

    Kelly and mike

    Contenders
    Anderson cooper
    Andy Cohen
    Neil Patrick Harris

    5th guy is jerry Odonnell

  33. YoYoYoJoe says

    Live with Kelly and Michael (or just Kelly in a few weeks)
    These picks all bore me:
    I think the fifth man is Chris Harrison.
    1. Neil Patrick Harris
    2. Andy Cohen
    3. Anderson Cooper
    Extra guesses:
    -Josh Groban
    -Nick Lachey – please not him!

    Need some new blood in there – loved Michael Strahan. He did great – and nice to look at. I hope they find someone unknown.

  34. 1Bellebottomblues says

    live
    andy cohen
    anderson cooper
    ?
    ?
    5th guy…I’m thinking Jerry O’Connell
    he almost got it before Michael S.

  36. gurutas says

    Live with Kelly Ripa

    Anderson Cooper, Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Groban, George Clooney (not really him, just looking for another gay guy).

    Either Seth Meyers or Joel McHale

  37. spoofbyrd says

    Only one I can think of is Matt Damon but his film career is still hot. We are talking Kelly’s new Co-star of course. Maybe one of the Lorne Michaels alum .Sometimes as a near 70 baby Boomer i hate getting older because in this Digital Age I simply can’t keep up with everybody and everything . BG guys why don’t you put your pick out there and let us give you thumbs up or down ?

  38. Seahawks12 says

    TV Show: Live with Kathy Lee Gifford’s replacement

    1-4 (any or all): Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

    The Fifth Man: Jerry O’Connell

    If I could pick anyone in the world for this job, I would pick Kanye West! He would drive her absolutely nuts in no time, the viewers would quit watching, the show would be cancelled, and we would be rid of the spoiled brat forever.

  41. seabird21 says

    Jerry O’Connell? As for the others, Neil Patrick Harris, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, David Muir?

  45. beachlovernj says

    Live with Kelly and……

    1-4:
    Anderson Cooper
    Neil Patrick Harris
    Andy Cohen
    Josh Grobin

    5th man: Seth Meyers

    I’d love to see Chris Rock!! He’d keep it REAL!

  46. whydoireadthis says

    Obviously, this is the Kelly & (one of these guys in this blind).

    Anderson Cooper 1 of the 4. Not sure who else.

    Please don’t let Man #5 be Kelly’s husband, Mark Consuelos. Kelly pushed for him the last time the spot was vacant. I don’t recall the network wanting him when they hired Michael. Mark & Kelly would be too much and I suspect Kelly might fall into the shrew role I believe she plays at home.

    Anderson Cooper would be great but Michael Weatherly would make me watch…

  47. vblake says

    5th Jerry OConnell
    Others are Anderson Cooper
    Andy Cohen
    Need time to think of others

  48. PinkCrayon says

    Live! With Kelly and ??? (TBA)

    Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, Neil Patrick Harris, and David Michael Burtka(maybe).

    The 5th man: Jerry O’Connell???

    My pick would be Jerry, but I like him a lot so I wouldn’t wish that on him.

  49. FiyahHotFlashy says

    TV Show: Live with Kelly and ???
    1-4: Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Josh Groban, Seth Meyer
    5th man: Jerry O’Connell

  50. kimshady says

    Neil Patrick Harris, Anderson Cooper, Mark consuelos, Andy Cohen Billy bush for the wild card.

  52. taracu says

    Live with Kelly and ???

    1-4 white gay men:
    Anderson Cooper
    Andy Cohen
    Neil Patrick Harris
    ??
    Straight man:
    Jerry O’Connell

    I’m surprised, I’d heard that kelly threatened to quit if they didn’t choose Anderson

  53. 4girls4 says

    Live with kelly and whoever
    andy cohen
    anderson cooper
    neil patrick harris
    fifth?????
    This show is turning into The View,enough already

  54. bellashade says

    Live with Kelly and ?????

    One of the 4 is probably NPH, I don’t have guesses for any of the others.

  55. Bailey says

    Live with Kelly and Michael
    (1-4) Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen(That’s all I have for now)
    5th man: Neil Patrick Harris

  56. MizGrandma says

    During the last tryouts I thought Josh Groban & Anderson Anderson Cooper would have both made great choices. Have also enjoyed Mark Consuelos during his sporadic appearances.

  57. goggles says

    Live with Kelly and ..?

    Gosh, Anderson Cooper, maybe Andy Coehn?

    The Fifth Man: Jerry OConnell

  58. Carolina Girl says

    Jerry is my pick.

    It would be fun to see Regis back as fill-in host. He did say that he hasn’t heard from Kelly since he left the show.

    I notice that Kelly has been rather snippy with the guys outside her apt when they greet her in the mornings. I don’t like to see her act like that.

  59. LawChick2000 says

    Live with Kelly and ?

    Neil Patrick Harris – out
    Andy Cohen – out
    Anderson Cooper – out
    Ryan Seacrest – not out

    Fifth: Mark Consuelos!

  60. Carolina Girl says

    Anderson Cooper – He was on the show with Kelly recently and I thought he was pretty bad. Kind of up tight , not loose and funny.

    Andy Cohen – I like him on his show but he is not for daytime tv. He is more of party guy and little disrespectful at times.

    Neil Patrick Harris – Not my choice to watch everyday. We all saw the Academy Awards show.

    Fred Savage – People loved him as co-host and are pulling for him.

    Jerry O’Connell – He is goofy funny and fun to watch

    • Squeezes99 says

      Finally, someone said Fred Savage. This. He even looks like Regis. I just hope they don’t let Kelly make the decision or even have veto power. She has terrible taste in cohosts: Michael Strahan? Please. He lasted twice as long as I thought he would.

      I don’t know if anyone remembers this, but Regis did NOT want Kelly to be his cohost. Well he was wrong about her, and it just goes to show you that the talent should not have any say in who gets the job.

  61. Wifabif says

    Gay white friends- Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, don’t know the others

    5th man- Jerry O’Connell

  62. OoLaLana says

    TV Show: Kelly and whoever

    1-4: Anderson Cooper is all I got…

    5th Man: Martin Short

  64. Kerzep says

    Live with Kelly the witch

    Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper for two of the four

    The fifth? IDK

    I would love to pair her with Donald Trump – she deserves it for her diva behavior and her absolutely ridiculous “sick out”. She’s making MILLIONS and she wants me to feel sorry for her?

  67. KatarinaJ says

    LIVE and I bet contenders are what they always were. Anderson, Andy Cohen, Neil Patrick Harrisetc. But is the married guy Kelly’s husband? People pushed for this, for Mark, who has guest hosted a lot.

  68. slimfast10 says

    Kelly and ?
    1-4 gays–NPH, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen and Sam Champion
    FIfth Man– Mark Consuelos
    I happen to like all the gay choices, however, I don’t like her, so have not and will not watch the show no matter who takes over.

  69. CanaryCry says

    Kelly Ripa’s show.

    Anderson Cooper, Josh Groban & Neil Patrick Harris are said to be among the possibilities.

    Family man: Alec Baldwin?

  71. sassygurl1987 says

    Live with Kelly and ???
    1-4 (any or all): Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Neil Patrick Harris
    Fifth Man: Billy Bush

    • sassygurl1987 says

      Oh, also in the running: Mario Lopez. They really need to just start over and hire two (2) NEW HOSTS!!!

  74. JMarie says

    TV Show: Live with Kelly and Michael

    1-4 (any or all):
    Anderson Cooper
    Andy Cohen
    Neil Patrick Harris
    Was gonna go with Jeff Probst until I found he was married. Really?

    The Fifth Man:
    Alec Baldwin?

  75. MsLaceyLoo says

    Live with Kelly and (?)

    Andy Cohen
    Anderson Cooper
    David Muir
    Carson Kressley

    Fifth Man: Rob Lowe

  76. KimiD123 says

    1 Anderson Cooper
    2 Andy Cohen
    3 Neil Patrick Harris
    4 ?
    5th Man Jerry O’Connell?

    Don’t watch the show, not much thought on the matter.

  78. bertwheeler says

    Live with Kelly and Whoever They Hire

    Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

    Kelly’s husband

  79. shelaur22 says

    Fifth Man: Jerry O’Connell
    Others: Andy Cohen, Neil Patrick Harris…?
    Live with Kelly and not-Michael

  80. drheather says

    Live with Kelly and Michael (for now)
    1:4-Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, Neil Patrick Harris, idk
    5: idk

    Who I’d pick as host: I wouldn’t wish having to deal with Kelly Ripa’s ego on anyone…

  81. skeptical says

    According to the Wiki page, the final three the last time around were Seth Meyers, Josh Groban, and Michael. Seth Meyers is the one that fits the description…except IMDB says he only has one child…so ‘kids’ as a plural doesn’t completely fit.

  82. Delightful says

    “Live!” with Kelly Ripa and whoever’s next.

    one of the 4 is Ryan Seacrest, and I’ll take a shot at Carson Kressley too?
    5th man is Josh Groban?

  83. Grande Queso says

    That Kelly Ripa show. lol Dont know the name..

    Andy Cohen
    Anderson Cooper
    Neil Patrick Harris
    Carson Kelsey or whatever his name is..

    I would love to see Nick Lachey as a host. Nick has my VOTE!

  84. ConfusedHarpy says

    Co-host with Kelly Ripa. Fifth guy is Jerry O’Connell. One of the others is Neal Patrick Harris.

  85. dinamarieburnett says

    Live with Kelli and Micheal would be the show. I have 3 of the gay men. Anderson, Andy and NPH. Jerry would be the married one.

  86. Trizzard says

    Live With Jelly and [TBD].

    Anderson Cooper
    Andy Cohen
    Neil Patrick Harris
    Don Lemon

    Her husband, Mark Consuelos

    Andy, Don or Anderson. An even better choice would be Ryan Seacrest. He’s recently become more available.

  87. jejoth says

    Live with Kelly and Michael
    1. Andy Cohen
    2. Anderson cooper
    3. ?
    4. ?
    5. Jerry o’Connell
    I think she’s the problem. And when cooper guests hosts it is disgusting the way she hangs in every word. She idolizes him and it is GROSS to watch. It’s almost stalkerish.

  88. michellev27 says

    Live with Kelly

    4 men: Anderson cooper, Andy Cohen, Neil Patrick Harris and Sam Champion

    5th man: Josh Groban?

  90. crack is whack says

    Live with Kelly and ?

    A.C., Andy Cohen, NPH and no clue for #4

    #5 Jerry O’Conell (clue heavy)

    Optional: My pick? Prince Harry 😉

  92. CatBallou says

    Anderson Cooper
    Neil Patrick Harris
    Andy Cohen
    Not sure on number 4

    Jerry O’Connell for the straight guy?

  96. readenreply says

    … we all know Kelly has loads of GBFs.

    1&2, the Andys, Cohen & Cooper
    3 Neil Patrick Harris
    4 Sam Champion

    5 Jerry O’Connell

  98. millergirl27 says

    I only have 3 guesses for 1-4. I will go with:
    Andy Cohen
    Anderson Cooper
    Neil Patrick Harris

    And the straight guy: Jerry O’Connell.

    To be honest, I wouldn’t mind seeing her husband, Mark Consuelos, as her cohost. I have always liked him.

  100. stolidog says

    Live with her and him
    Neil Patrick harris
    Andy Cohen
    Anderson Cooper
    Mario Lopez ?
    Fifth man: her husband

    I would pick myself for the job (and push out Kelly Rippa)

  103. kimgee76 says

    TV Show: Live with Kelly and Michael

    (1-4) Neil Patrick Harris, Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, Lance Bass

    The fifth Man: Seth Meyers

  104. oldandwise says

    Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Neil Patrick Harris, David Muir. 5th man is Jerry O’ Connell.

    • MsLaceyLoo says

      This except the 5th guy is Rob Lowe! He almost got it last time. They went with Michael at the last minute.

  106. melly123 says

    First Four: Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, Ryan Seacrest, Neil Patrick Harris
    Fifth Man: Jerry O’Connell

    I vote Anderson Cooper or Neil Patrick Harris

  108. mocala says

    LIVE! With Kelly & Michael
    Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen
    Jerry O’Connell

    I chose Anderson Cooper.

  109. goaskalice says

    Guessing Anderson, Annoying Andy and NPH for the white gay males….maybe Sam Champion. Jerry O’Connell for the fifth contender.

    I would pick Ramsay Bolton to sit next to Kelly.

  110. eleanorh1995 says

    Live with Kelly! Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Neil Patrick Harris, Not sure about 4th gay guy – he must not be out. Married straight white guy with kids is Jerry O’Connell.

  111. triggerua says

    Live! With Kelly and Michael

    Anderson Cooper

    Andy Cohen

    Josh Groban

    Neil Patrick Harris

    And the fifth being Jerry O’connel

  112. goose23 says

    LIVE with Kelly and…

    Neil Patrick Harris, Anderson Cooper, ?, ?

    No idea about the 5th man.

    I’d like NPH, he’s cute and funny.

  113. eleanorh1995 says

    Live with Kelly
    Anderson Cooper
    Andy Cohen
    Neil Patrick Harris
    IDK 4th gay guy – he must not be out
    Jerry O’Connell – straight white married guy with kids

  114. Vagabondage says

    Live with Kelly and Michael

    Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Josh Groban

    Fifth man: Jerry O’Connell

    I’d cancel the show. Ripa talks over her co-hots and guests constantly. Not shade, but fact.

  116. yinyang says

    Gotta be Live w Ripa
    Andy C
    Anderson C
    Mark C?
    Not sure?
    5th I will go w Jerry OConnell

    • heynow says

      Yep, it’s Jerry O’Connell. Key word being cushy. He played Cush on Jerry McGwire.