The Buzz Around Maria Menounos on Live! With Kelly and Ryan

When Maria Menounos stepped into the spotlight for Kelly Ripa on Live! With Kelly and Ryan earlier this month, it was like a breath of fresh air for viewers. Fans were absolutely captivated by her presence, and many couldn't help but wonder if she might be a perfect fit for the show. But here's the twist: Kelly Ripa recently faced some online criticism for taking too many vacation days. Now, according to Life & Style, there's speculation that Maria could potentially replace Kelly. Let’s dive deeper into this intriguing situation.

Let me tell you, hosting Live! has always been a dream job for Maria. Imagine this: she’s got her good pal Ryan Seacrest by her side, and the chemistry is undeniable. Maria isn’t new to filling in for Kelly. Back in January 2018, she stepped in when Kelly couldn’t make it to the studio. And guess what? She nailed it so well that fans were buzzing on Twitter with compliments galore. People were saying things like, “I’d watch every day if it were Live! With Maria and Ryan,” and another chimed in, “You’re 100 percent better than Kelly.” Talk about high praise!

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Kelly Ripa’s Reaction to Maria’s Potential Move

Now, Kelly isn’t exactly thrilled about another woman possibly eyeing her position. If you remember, she was deeply hurt when Michael Strahan left Live! for Good Morning America. It was a tough blow for her, and understandably, she’s been cautious ever since. During a March 2018 interview, Michael opened up about his transition between the two morning shows. He said, “I handled it as professional as you can handle it. I’ve been a professional from day one there to the last day I left. I had the opportunity to do something that most people don’t — I get a chance to evolve, to do different, creative things.”

Kelly’s Strategy to Stay Ahead at ABC

Since Michael’s departure, Kelly has reportedly been keeping a close eye on everything happening at ABC. She knows she’s a key player in the show, but past experiences have taught her to be vigilant. An insider revealed, “Kelly has her spies on set, and while she knows she’s integral to the show, ABC has let her down before. Let’s just say Kelly’s monitoring the situation closely.”