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[Blind Gossip] This female TV star is livid over her new costar!

She helped to pick him but now she feels betrayed. He is diluting the attention their show should be getting by taking another job. She is saying that this feels like Groundhog Day all over again to her, because [her last costar] did the exact same thing!

What will she do about it? Absolutely nothing!

She’s going to smile (or grimace) and pretend everything is great and she loves that he has this alternate gig. She picked him. His contract didn’t exclude other gigs. Now she’s stuck.

Similar: The Final Three

She:

He:

[Optional] Do you think her anger is valid?

SOLVED!

She: Kelly Ripa

He: Ryan Seacrest

Kelly Ripa was NOT a happy camper when her old co-host, Michael Strahan, started doing regular segments on Good Morning America!

The problem grew and grew until Strahan eventually left Live with Kelly and Michael to go work at GMA full time.

You see, when talent appears on more than one show, it dilutes their unique value. If fans of Strahan could catch him on GMA, seeing him again on Live a few hours later was less special and less necessary. It also signaled that his dedication to the success of Live had waned.

So when Ryan Seacrest joined Kelly Ripa as her new co-host…. and then subsequently accepted a second job as the host of American Idol – it felt like Groundhog Day!

To add insult to injury, Seacrest then agreed to appear on GMA to promote American Idol!

Uh oh!

If only Ryan Seacrest had read Blind Gossip back in June, he would have known better than to do the EXACT thing that was bound to infuriate Ripa and give her Strahan flashbacks!

Now Ripa has put her foot down and demanded that Seacrest cancel his appearance on GMA!

From The New York Post:

Kelly Ripa demands Ryan Seacrest cancel ‘GMA’ appearance

The curse of Michael Strahan continues to haunt Kelly Ripa.

Multiple sources revealed on “Page Six TV” Wednesday that Ripa, 47, demanded her “Live!” co-host Ryan Seacrest cancel an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America” at the very last minute.

“Ryan was scheduled to be on Wednesday’s show well in advance. He’s been on the show rundown for a week. Then yesterday, or maybe even as late as last night, Kelly threw a s–t fit and told him he couldn’t do ‘GMA,’ so he pulled his appearance,” a source told us.

Seacrest, 42, was supposed to appear on the show to promote ABC’s new “American Idol” season with judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan.

Seacrest immediately pulled the plug in order to not upset Ripa — who famously had a meltdown, stormed off and took a week off when Strahan, 45, quit her show without giving her advance warning in 2016 — another source added.

“It’s very clear that Ryan wants to stay on her good side. She’s an executive producer on the show, so she has a lot of pull. It’s fair to say she has a lot of influence over him. He joined her show. It sounds like she still feels threatened,” the source said.

“There’s still bad blood with Kelly and Strahan, and she doesn’t want history to repeat itself and Ryan to be lured to ‘GMA’ too,” the first source said.

“History repeating itself” = Groundhog Day!

Can you blame her?

Congratulations to Quiettalks22 for being first with the correct response!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Vinnie says

    She should have known she’d be upstaged- duh. And Kel- you’re show is not that earth shattering, get over yourself!

  2. jerseygrl31 says

    She: Kelly Ripa
    He: Ryan Seacrest

    Optional: Yes and no, Ryan does so much, radio and tv. Kelly knew he is s man with many jobs.
    Ha! She should’ve picked Jerry O Connell! SMH…Kelly is probably kicking herself for this!

  3. Parade says

    Kelly and Ryan.
    Optional: NO. She has never don’t more because she hasn’t been asked. She’s insecure and she can’t bully and control her co-host if said co-host has a fail safe.

  4. whoisthatguy says

    Kelly Ripa and Than Seacrest. That guy has always held down multiple jobs, so she knew exactly what she was getting!

  6. Conchord says

    I’m not sure why Seacrest even took the gig. He’s never struck me as someone who wants to be known for one thing. It should come as no surprise that he will continue to do other shows.

    It should have been Jerry O’Connell.

  7. nycmadam says

    Kelly Ripa

    Ryan Seacrest

    Really, what did she expect? She only pushed for him because she thought he would add some shine to her fast-tarnishing star. But he’s the bigger name than her and it was only a matter of time before he moved onto another prime-time gig. The only question is why he took the job in the first place. And NYC is not really his scene; he’s a Hollywood boy to the bone.

  9. pajuxy says

    I’m gonna guess:

    Kelly Ripa

    Ryan Seacrest

    As if he wouldn’t take an opp to be involved with the American Idol reboot!…As if he would let someone else be in his spot there. Come on, now! And lose all those millions and his legacy…no way!

  14. Avixen21 says

    She: Kelly Ripa
    He: Ryan Seacrest
    Optional: No; everyone knows Ryan will do anything to make a $ and remain relevant. He wants to be known as the hardest working man in Hollywood.

  18. Catseyezzz says

    She: Kelly Ripa
    He: Ryan Seacrest

    He is going to host his usual New Year’s Eve event hopefully without Kathy Kriffin.

    Kelly can’t stand competition but there were rumors that Ryan wanted to control the whole show and format. I would be offended as well if he moved in that fast.

  19. wmariah says

    She: Kelly Ripa
    He: Ryan Seacrest

    Anger valid: Nope

    don’t feel sorry for her. Jerry O’Connell got screwed when she selected Seacrest…serves her right.

  20. jeanmarieok says

    Poor Kelly Ripa
    Ryan Seacrest, and I think she chose poorly, anyway. Don’t care if she’s mad….

  21. LC1216 says

    She: Kelly Ripa
    He: Ryan Seacrest
    Do you think her anger is valid? No. I don’t know Ryan, but I can tell you…he’s an opportunist. If a better opportunity comes along, he’s not throwing it away. He didn’t become the new generations Dick Clark by only doing one show.

  23. Gerseychick says

    Ripa, is a snake and payback is a bitch….. Jerry O’Connell should have got the job…..

  24. jolael says

    Kelly Ripa
    Ryan Seacrest

    If there were no stipulations about other gigs then I don’t think her anger is valid.

  25. JohnCarson says

    She is Kelly Ripa
    He is Ryan Seacrest and his hosting of American Idol

    Her anger is valid if hosting American Idol interferes with his job on “Live” but she seems likely to be angry about him doing anything that didn’t focus attention on her

  28. copssister says

    She: Kelly Ripa

    He: Ryan Seacrest

    [Optional] Do you think her anger is valid? Not sure why she’d expect the man who has 100 jobs wouldn’t take another.

  29. mastik8 says

    Not Seacrest. Ripa didn’t pick him, he forced his way in, and everyone knows he has several gigs going on at the same time.

  31. xphile101 says

    Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest. New gig would be the Idol reboot (why, Lord, why?).

    Optional: HAHAHAHAHAHA. (That’s a no.)

  33. HotTeacher88 says

    Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest. This is her out to pick someone else. Or just nevermind. I quit watching when Michael left like many others

  35. calumsmom says

    Kelly Rippa & Ryan Seacrest. And no, her anger is not valid. She doesn’t own the man; he can take whatever job he wants.

  38. KCeagle says

    Kelly Ripa
    Ryan Seacrest

    Kelly is a total headcase. She’s so insecure and such a diva that CBS should be seeking HER replacement. No one is irreplaceable, and her tantrums and antics over the years should’ve seen her taken down a peg or two, or dismissed for a newer, improved and more appreciative person. Get over yourself already Kelly, Seacrest has always been a muti-tasking, multi-media personality.

  39. Ramalama says

    Kelly Ripa

    Ryan Seacrest

    Nope, she’s dumber than a bag of hammers is she didn’t think Seacrest wouldn’t be hosting other shows.

  42. scooby says

    She : Kelly Ripa
    He: Ryan Secrest
    No she can’t expect people not to work on anything else.

  44. KatarinaJ says

    Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest on LIVE. Isn’t he talking about an Idol reboot lately?

  48. bamagirl1980 says

    Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest-other gig is American Idol. She should have known Ryan wouldnt be exclusively committed to their show. He made a big name for himself and he always has to be involved in multiple projects.

  49. dizzygirl says

    Ripa & Seacrest.

    Good Lord girl.. How much attention do you need? Seacrest could do 4 shows with one leg in a cast! Go away!

  51. alcar05 says

    She: Kelly Ripa
    He: Ryan Seacrest

    I think Kelly needs to take a chill pill and deal with it. She’s the one who wanted a co-star after all.

  52. NEWhistory4ME says

    Kelly Ripa
    Ryan HOstof everything possible

    Who cares? Face it, they made the wrong choice and screwed over many great choices by dangilng the carrot for not. She’s too into herself. Don’t care if the show is canceled tomorrow! Loved to watch Kathy and Regis in days gone by, but don’t want to with her on there!

  53. yenta75 says

    Kelly Ripa

    Ryan Seacrest

    I don’t think her anger is valid, and regardless I think he was the wrong choice anyway.

  54. firefly nights says

    Kelly Rippa
    Ryan Secrest

    Kelly is the meanest of all mean girls!
    She treated Michael HORRIBLY and she doesn’t get along with anyone. We all could see that it was only a matter of time before she turned on Ryan too.

  56. prinny says

    Oh brother, Kelly Ripa getting all ruffled feathers AGAIN?!?

    Did she not realize that this is what Ryan does? The guy has always had 50 simultaneous gigs, and she thought this would somehow change?? Girl is hallucinating.

  58. ollie15 says

    Kelly and Ryan
    Nope – she is just jealous. It doesn’t take much prep for an hour show.

  59. lh8990 says

    Kelly Ripa
    Serves her right if she allowed Ryan Seacrest onboard without that clause. It’s her own fault. And by the way, I watched the show today while Kelly was off and Busy Phillips co-hosted with Ryan, and I must say it was very enjoyable without Kelly. I think her time has passed (and I used to be a Ripa fan).

  61. javelina says

    She: Kelly Ripa

    He: Ryan Seacrest

    [Optional] Do you think her anger is valid?

    Perhaps, but she should have known better! He is too high profile for the Live show.

  62. GretaGuesses says

    Kelly Ripa

    Ryan Seacrest

    I can’t stand Kelly, so I don’t think anything about her is valid.

  63. singtress says

    Kelly Ripa
    But Secrest always has 2 or 12 jobs at once. So it shouldn’t be a surprise.

  65. stylesstyle says

    Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest.
    Her anger is valid. Based on the proposed filming schedule of Live With and American Idol, he’s working nonstop for days if you count the commute – by air, crisscrossing the country. Yes he could do AI in his sleep and will perhaps be doing it with little to none, but a quality effort needs to be made. Not to mention the daily radio show he has. Let’s see if he goes back an additional year. And I may watch AI here and there to see if he’s coherent!

  70. WillowPotter says

    Kelly Rippa

    Andy Cohen

    No, I think she is a control freak and wants to dominate others lives.

  72. lovefifteen says

    Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest. Her anger is maybe partially valid, but she showed very bad judgment in her selection process.

  74. stockgirl1 says

    She: Kelly Ripa
    He: Ryan Seacrest

    If exclusivity is so important to her, it should be written into his contract. She does not have that level of power, so while her anger may be valid, it’s useless.
    He’s in for a bumpy ride with her.

  75. amjxray says

    Jealousy rears its ugly head. This is Kelly Ripka and Ryan Seacrest whose newest gig is the AI reboot.

  82. MizGrandma says

    Kelly Ripa
    What’-His Name from American Idol who can’t sit still
    Her anger is danged right valid. She’s long since proved she can carry her own show with a rotating string of second bananas, & that’s all she will ever need. Execs, stop getting in her way, you pigs.

  83. KlaireBear says

    Kelly Ripa
    Ryan Seacrest
    I know she is a diva but I would be pissed in her situation.

  90. Jester says

    Kelly Ripa
    Ryan Seacrest
    No, her anger is not valid because she didn’t cross her T’s and dot her I’s. I dislike her very much so I have not one ounce of sympathy for her.

  92. with a twist says

    Kelly Ripa
    Ryan Seacrest

    She sounds so self-centered. Get over yourself, Kelly.

  95. gunther85 says

    Kelly Ripa
    Ryan Seacrest
    not at all…he’s the 21st century dick clark and has a million and one different projects going on at the same time; she should have expected this.

  96. smoolieloo says

    She: Kelly Ripa
    He: Ryan Seacrest
    Is her anger valid? I’m torn. She chose poorly so now she’s going to have to grin and bear it.

  101. bertwheeler says

    Kelly Ripa
    Michael Strachan (sp?)

    With the dough she’s making for so little work, anger should be the last thing she should be feeling.

  102. oyevey says

    Kelly Ripa & Ryan Seacrest.

    Karma Kelly! Karma! How many people did you dangle that seat in front of? You should have pick Jerry O’Donnell and you know it!

  104. jenvies says

    I didn’t think that Kelly picked Ryan.
    Having a series of great guest co-stars is so much better. I thought sh should keep going with that.
    Seriously, ABC has the same 20 people doing everything all day. It’s really boring.

  108. LadyNebula says

    Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest

    I don’t think her anger is valid on this one. She should’ve known what she was getting into with him. He’s a workaholic.

  110. Justmyself says

    Ripa and Seacrest. She knew he had his hands in many pies. Why is she so surprised now?

  111. amagod121 says

    Kelly Ripa
    Ryan Seacrest

    Optional: Nope. She has to figure that a guy as busy as he will have other gigs. And his contract didn’t specify exclusivity, soooooo…she is stuck. Next time be more careful of that contract if you don’t want your host to wander.

    • Tequila Mama says

      I totally agree with you. I thought Jerry was perfect for the job. Now I won’t watch the show due to who they picked.

  117. Rkstrmoto says

    Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest….as if she’s really shocked? He’s lined up to be the next Dick Clark / Casey Casem (yes I’m old) ?

    • katheryn says

      Exactly, he is well known to be a workaholic. Did she think he would give up everything else for an hour a day. She sounds like such a pain in the butt, she’s a talk show host- and darn lucky she got the gig, thanks to Regis leaving.

    • ccattwood says

      I know, right? He has a bunch of side jobs. One I wish he never did was to bring us the Kardashians!

  118. slappyjr69 says

    Kelly ripa
    Ryan seacrest
    Its an hour a day show. How much attention does he need to give it

  122. mizzec says

    Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest…why anyone would want to work with her is beyond me! If he wants a side job let him!

  123. holdup279 says

    Kelly Rippa
    Ryan Seacrest
    Haha. It’s totally her fault. There should have been a clause in the contract stating that he cannot take another job for at least one year

  125. dynamodavid says

    She: Kelly Ripa

    He: Ryan Seacrest

    [Optional] Do you think her anger is valid? No!

    • spaceship says

      From the things I’ve heard about Kelly, seems she’s getting exactly what she deserves…it’s called karma.

    • zappy2050 says

      Definitely Kelly Rippa. I personally think they made a mistake with Ryan Seacrest – should have chosen Anderson Cooper or Andy Cohen. Ah well.