Ryan Seacrest is joining "Live" as Kelly Ripa's new co-host, jump-starting a new era in the morning television ratings race. "Live" gives Seacrest, the former host of Fox's "American Idol," a new daily platform on network television. Five years ago Seacrest was seen as a contender for a "Today" show co-host job. According to a source, the ABC building that houses "Live" will also have a new radio studio for Seacrest. Representatives for Ripa, Seacrest and ABC either declined to comment or did not respond to requests for comment ahead of the official announcement on Monday.

Source: CNN May 01, 2017 11:58 UTC