Good Lifestyle

It can be difficult to believe, butKelly RipaHosted theEmblematic day discussion show Live!for two decades whole. At 20, Ripa has ways to catch up with his former co-host,Régis Philbin, which has accumulated 28 years on the program, its local debut in 1983 until retiring in 2011. But it is always an incredible accomplishment. We therefore look at Kelly Ripa's first episode ofLive!As the permanent co-host of Philbin - Alias ​​the day he is officially becameLive! With Regis and Kelly. Continue reading to see what the star looked like 20 years ago today, and for some juicy discussion gossip, checkThe only guest Jimmy Kimmel forbids his show.

Kathie Lee Gifford left what had beenLive! With Regis and Kathie LeeIn the summer of 2000, after a 12-year standard, and it was decided that instead of replacing it right away, several possible permanent co-hosts would obtain a test analysis on the air.Philbin wrote in his 2011 brief This RIPA had been added to the list because it and the producers were so struck by his personality when the soap actor was a guest on the show. His try started in November 2000, when she still played haley onAll my childrenBut it was not until February 5, 2001 that Philbin announced at their audience that RIPA would join the conversation show at all times.

For more new TVs sent directly to your inbox,Sign up for our daily newsletter.

"It has become obvious for everyone that Kelly Ripa should be the one here herePermanently, "Philbin said at the time, byABC News.

In the meantime, RIPA maintained his actor career, stick onAll my children Until 2002 and play various other roles in film and television projects, including SITCOMHope for faith.Of course, she stayed withLive!After retirement from Philbin 2011, finally welcomingMichael StrahanthenRyan Seacrestlike his new co-hosts. Philbin died in 2020.

For more good memories of stars that we have lost, checkHeather Graham just shared these personal photos of look ex Heath Ledger.

In a newinterview withWeekly entertainment, RIPA reflected on his first officialLive!Distributed as a permanent co-host of Philbin, saying, "I do not think anyone even waited for me to be the replacement host. It was really not a big ad, it was just somehow , "She is my new cohost" and it was business as usual. "

She also revealed that she felt initially seemed unprepared for the new role, but only because of the tone at the headline of the show and the freedom that producers gave her.

"It was just a kind of", it's your job now. Good luck and Godspeed, "Ripa said." It's really one of those places where they give you autonomy. There are advice, of course, they will tell you: "Please, do not learn So-and-Do's's Arrester." Of course. Or, please, do not mention ... 'It does not matter. But it was an autonomous situation where I learned on the fly how to do this job because I do not really have a lot of time. I did not really have a lot of time. Time, I think I'm invited-host two other times, then I started working there. "

And for a most awkward moment of another host, checkThe worst "late night", Conan O'Brien had already had.

Ripa remembered what Gifford was one of the many who sent him wishes this first day, as well as flowers and a vote of trust.

"It's going to be the conduct of your life," Ripa recalled the note saying. "'You're so cut for that and spend a wonderful moment.'"

For some SCOOP about the Gifford tracking concert, checkIt's the worst guest "today" has already had, the host says.