Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos send love to Ryan Seacrest after former 'Live' cohost broke down on radio over dad's cancer
One day after Seacrest, who left Live in 2023, cried during an emotional recollection of his dad, Gary, and his battle with prostate cancer on the latest episode of the On Air radio program, Ripa and Consuelos took a few moments to honor Gary on their platform.
"I want to send our love to our friend Ryan Seacrest," Ripa said on Tuesday morning's broadcast. "He's battling prostate cancer, and apparently it's gotten worse and it spread."
Ripa pointed viewers to Seacrest's radio show for more information before telling her own audience that "we want to send our love" to the entire Seacrest family.
Consuelos then looked to the camera and voiced a sweet message of his own, saying, "Love you guys."
On Sunday, Seacrest became visibly emotional during a segment that saw him discuss the health journey his dad has been on for years.
Seacrest said that his father's cancer was initially a private matter for the family, but said that it was still "extremely hard" to see his dad go through the ordeal, which began years ago upon Gary's initial diagnosis with prostate cancer, which eventually took a turn when he got pneumonia.
"It didn't get better, it got worse and it spread. It didn't go well for him," Seacrest said of the development. "I was on an American Idol show live during last season, and my sister called me and she said, 'Dad is in the ICU. How fast can you get here?' I finished the show we were almost done, I didn't even remember what I was saying on the show."
Seacrest said he flew to Atlanta to be with his family — including his mother, who is in cancer remission — as they made a tough decision about a serious surgical consideration.
"I've never seen my strong, very smart father with the look on his face that he had, and the concern, looking at me to help guide the decision that should be made in this moment," Seacrest recalled.
Later, after noting that his father hadn't left his home or a hospital bed for nearly five months, Seacrest broke down in tears as he told his audience about an optimistic photo he received from his family ahead of his dad's upcoming birthday.
"Last night, I got the most powerful, good, happy picture from my dad and my mother, who was with him, they went to a beach to sit outside, they just wanted to look a the water," Seacrest said after pausing for several seconds to collect himself. "They can't do much. But, I saw him smile, I saw my mom smile."Seacrest said he was embarrassed over his expression of emotion, but that he was deeply moved seeing photos of "smiling and happiness and being together" at this stage of their 55-year marriage.
The TV personality then said that his family is preparing for another round of cancer treatments, but that Gary's pneumonia is finally gone.
Live With Kelly and Mark airs weekdays in syndication. Check your local listings for showtimes in your area. Watch Seacrest discuss his father's cancer in the video above.
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