Ryan Seacrest’s Emotional Final Day at ‘Stay with Kelly & Ryan’

Ryan Seacrest has simply closed out his closing day of “Stay With Kelly & Ryan” … and his final episode had nearly everybody reaching for tissues.

Ryan walked out with Kelly Ripa one final time Friday morning to a roar of applause from the viewers — which included his dad and mom, sister Meredith, and GF Aubrey. The display screen behind the cohosts learn “Bye Bye, Ry Ry.”

Kelly and Ryan had been emotional from the get-go, joking about realizing they will be shedding some tears right this moment. They even confirmed an cute send-off video from his niece. Ryan’s final visitor on the present was Dr. Jill Biden. The First Woman stated they generally watch ‘Stay’ within the White Home.

His official goodbye on the finish was each bit as unhappy as you’d suppose, too … with Kelly first saying so lengthy to her pal, earlier than Ryan thanked her for every thing, saying goodbye to the present he is been in a position to name house.

You may recall, Ryan took the spot in 2017 … a yr after Michael Strahan made the swap to “Good Morning America” — one thing that apparently blindsided Kelly.

Ryan lined a LOT throughout his 6 years on the morning present, together with the pandemic — which compelled them each to take their internet hosting duties to their properties. With Ryan now off the air, Kelly’s husband, Mark Consuelos, will take his place.

As we reported, Ryan made the surprising announcement in February — sources linked to the host advised us he had solely deliberate to remain for 3 years however clearly saved issues going. He’ll be staying fairly busy with “American Idol,” his morning radio present, “Dick Clark’s New 12 months’s Rockin Eve,” and even producing his personal olive oil.