“It’s always interesting to me when people try to pit us against other shows,” Ms. Ripa said, brushing aside a question about increased competition. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyBut Ms. Ripa, who recently signed a new multiyear contract, said she had moved on from that drama. “Live With Kelly and Ryan,” as the syndicated series will now be called, represents an important career moment for Mr. Seacrest. They all deserve full focus, full attention, full energy.”Advertisement Continue reading the main storyIn many ways, Mr. Seacrest and Ms. Ripa are mirror images. “It’s like he didn’t even know what a kitchen is,” Ms. Ripa said.

Source: New York Times May 01, 2017 13:07 UTC