Jerry Seinfeld will replace Regis Philbin

The famous host Regis Philbin will leave in mid-November the helm of the show Live With Regis and Kelly, he co-hosts with Kelly Ripa since 2001.

The comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld will be the first to lend a hand to Ms. Ripa, having been hired as a guest host of the popular "talk show" Morning.

The ABC announced Tuesday night that the 57-year comedy co-host the show was renamed Live With Kelly, from November 21 to 23.

"Jerry is a good friend of Kelly and us, and it does not hurt anyone it is an icon of entertainment, said in a statement the executive producer Michael Gelman. It's a great way to kick off the new format of the show. "
Jerry Seinfeld Host ‘LIVE!’ Regis Philbin November 2011

Jerry Seinfeld Host ‘LIVE!’ Regis Philbin November 2011

Jerry Seinfeld Host ‘LIVE!’ Regis Philbin November 2011

Jerry Seinfeld Host ‘LIVE!’ Regis Philbin November 2011

Jerry Seinfeld Host ‘LIVE!’ Regis Philbin November 2011


During his three days, Jerry Seinfeld will support Kelly Ripa in her interviews with several celebrities, including Ontarians Howie Mandel, actors Kim Cattrall and Jason Segel and the puppet Miss Piggy.

After 28 years of loyal service, Regis Philbin leave the antenna of the morning show on November 18.

The veteran American television had announced in September at the first episode of the 24th season of Live With Regis and Kelly, 10 years he co-hosts with Kelly Ripa.

This appointment has emerged from the morning show The Morning Show, created by Regis Philbin in 1983. Between 1988 and 2000, Kathie Lee Gifford served as a sidekick to Mr. Philbin until Ms. Ripa took over.

For now, the ABC does not plan to hire a permanent successor. The identity of other invited leaders should be announced shortly.