Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Michael Strahan Expected to Be Named Kelly Ripa's Co-Host on 'Live'

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It looks like Kelly Ripa has finally found a co-host.

Disney-ABC Domestic TV is expected to announce next month that Michael Strahan will take over the Live With Kelly spot that was vacated by Regis Philbin in November, sources said.

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A Live spokesperson had no comment when contacted by The Hollywood Reporter.

Strahan, a former NFL player who now serves as a football analyst on Fox NFL Sunday, is one of several guest co-hosts who have appeared on the show since Philbin's departure.

Live's new season premieres Sept. 3.

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The news of Strahan's hiring was first reported by Broadcasting & Cable.

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