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Weekly TV Update: August 20
Posted by Allison Lips
Nikki Minaj may become an American Idol judge.
Franklin & Bash‘s Malcolm McDowell will play a history professor on Community.
Kelsey Grammer claims his Emmy snub for Boss was because he is a Republican.
After NBC lays off 20 Tonight Show staffers, Jay Leno takes a pay cut to save more jobs.
Kelly Ripa will finally announce her new permanent co-host on September 4.
Update: USA Today confirms Michael Strahan is Kelly Ripa’s new co-host.
Posted in ABC, Awards, Cable, Comedy, Daytime, Fox, Late Night, NBC, Network Television, Primetime, Reality TV, Starz, Syndication, Talk Shows
Tags: american idol, boss, co-host, community, emmy snub, franklin & bash, jay leno, kelly ripa, kelsey grammer, malcolm mcdowell, nikki minaj, pay cut, tonight show
Kelly Ripa May Finally Be Getting a Permanent Co-Host
Posted by Allison Lips
We’ve mentioned before that ABC has been procrastinating in picking a new co-host for Kelly Ripa on Live!. However, it looks like they are finally looking for a serious replacement for Regis Philbin. Showbiz 411 reports that ABC has revealed the short list for Ripa’s new co-host. The finalists for the position are Seth Meyers from “Saturday Night Live,” former football player Michael Strahan, and singer Josh Groban.