After an incredible 28 year tenure on the air, EMMY-award winning talk show mogul, Regis Philbin shocked television viewers a few weeks ago that he’ll be stepping down as co-host of Live with Regis & Kelly at the end of this season.
In a statement, Philbin said, “This will be my last year on the show. It’s been 28 years. There is a time when everything must come to an end for people on camera. Especially for certain old people.” A shocked Ripa was moved to tears and expressed her appreciation, admiration, and thanks for the opportunity she's observed over the years!
The 79-year-old TV veteran became the face of America’s morning wake-up call in 1983 when he co-hosted the show (then called The Morning Show) with Cyndy Garvey. But in 1984 Kathie Lee Gifford (then known as Kathie Lee Johnson), took over co-hosting duties until 2000 when she announced she was leaving to spend more time with her family and that was when Kelly Ripa became Reege’s partner-in-crime.
Philbin wasn’t new to the talk show circuit. He was most famous for his career in the late ‘60s as Joey Bishop’s sidekick on the Joey Bishop Show. His resume is packed with hosting gigs such as Almost Anything Goes, Password Plus, Who Want to Be a Millionaire, America’s Got Talent and Million Dollar Password.
The question America is asking itself, "Who will take Regis' spot come September?! More news to follow...
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