Unless you live under a rock or don't follow Ryan Seacrest on Twitter, you know that he is now the co-host of "Live with Kelly" making it "Live with Kelly and Ryan" which, don't get me wrong, has a nice ring to it but that's just about the only positive thing I can say about this decision. He succeeds the personalities of Regis Philbin and Michael Strahan and will definitely not come close to either. So many hilarious comics and celebrities were up for the position, and they all would've done a much better job than the one we will (or won't) watch each morning. With an already popular show, there was no need to hire someone for the name. Ryan, you already do way too much in this industry. You're on my television way too often as it is. You really don't have to add "Live" to your resume.
This is who we're missing out on:
1. Jerry O'Connell
He was the obvious choice before Ryan was chosen, as he would host for days at a time alongside Kelly this past year and their chemistry was fantastic.
2. Alex Rodriguez
From a retired football player to a retired baseball player, it could work?3. Justin Timberlake
He may be permanently housed in LA but the cuteness he offers along with cute little Kelly would create a dynamic duo.
4. Kanye West
He's definitely not the most reliable co-host but could you imagine the episodes that would come from that???
5. Anna Kendrick
Hilarious, friendly, a person to the people.
6. Neil Patrick Harris
As two family-oriented New Yorkers, every morning would be a musical masterpiece. Plus, have you seen the Tony's? He's a professional host.
7. Matt LeBlanc
Because who else misses seeing Joey Tribbiani on their televisions?
8. Simon Cowell
If you want an "American Idol" alum, might as well make it someone with a strong personality.
9. Max Greenfield
He stole our hearts as Schmidt in "New Girl" and I have no doubt he'd do just the same in real life.
10. Mark Consuelos
Arguably one of the cutest and best couples Hollywood has offered us, they'd be a love story in front of our eyes.
11. Ellie Kemper
Quirky Kimmy would make it a lot easier to wake up each morning.
12. Dax Shepard
Everything that comes out of this guy's mouth is hilarious. Why wouldn't he be chosen?
13. Lindsay Lohan
She's definitely not our first choice but her schedule is probably clear enough to be considered as a last choice option.
14. Josh Gad
The most versatile choice, he can be a man OR snowman.
15. Regis Philbin
If we had it our way, Regis and Kelly would be partners forever.