Ryan Seacrest broke down in tears Friday during an episode of “Live with Kelly and Ryan” after welcoming Ripa’s husband and new co-host, Mark Consuelos, onto the show.
The emotional moment left viewers reflecting on the personal toll that public careers—and the stress on mental health and wellness—can take on even the most celebrated figures.
It was an emotional exchange. Ryan Seacrest broke down in tears Friday during an episode of “Live with Kelly and Ryan” after welcoming Ripa’s husband and new co-host, Mark Consuelos, onto the show, reports Entertainment Weekly.
It was announced Thursday that Seacrest, 48, would leave the daytime talk show after six years and focus on hosting the singing show “American Idol,” a career decision likely influenced by the need to prioritize work-life balance, stress management, and overall wellness, something many public figures struggle with.
“This is something that [Kelly] and I have been talking about for a long time, and it was a tough, tough decision,” Seacrest stated. “Last year we spoke, and I made the decision to make this my last season as co-host.”
