He wasnamed permanent cohoston May 1, 2017, a year afterMichael Strahanmoved over toGood Morning America.
And weve got it down to a science.
Its the most Ive ever worked.
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PhilandEllenhave seen small losses or held even.
Whats the key to making it all work?
Twonewseasons in,American Idolis the highest-rated reality show and is doing well week after week.
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I was going to ask about these live coast-to-coast episodes…Its cool.
Do you wish its something the show had been doing sooner?Yeah, I do!
I think theres an immediacy and excitement to it.
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I think thats fun and it adds stakes to that two-hour show.
And an adrenaline rush injected into the proceedings.Yeah!
This season, if I recall, is the first time youve missed a show because you were sick.
My schedule is… it caught up to me.
Thats not a bad track record.Yeah, sick only once every 17 years.
And weve got it down to a science.
Its the most Ive ever worked.
And the ratings are up there as well.Ratings are up atLive.
Ratings are up at KIIS, and the last few episodes are here too.
So whats the magic element?To not think about it too much.
I think forLive, Kelly is an unbelievable talent and she is Americas best friend in a way.
Makes the work worth it.
