The morning talk show “Live with Kelly” revealed today the list of finalists in its contest to pick a viewer to co-host the Friday, Oct. 21, installment of the show.
The five finalists will compete live on the air during the week of Oct. 17.
Here are the finalists:
- Comedian and mom Dena Blizzard from Moorestown, NJ
- Children’s theater director Jason Crespin from Amarillo, TX
- High school teacher Richard Curtis from Perkasie, PA
- Stay-at-home dad Dax Holt from Anaheim, CA
- Actress and reporter Beth Keener from Atlanta, GA
“This select group will travel to New York City the week of October 17 to compete live on-air for their shot at co-hosting with Kelly Ripa,” the show announced. “On Tuesday, October 18, and Wednesday, October 19, one contestant will be eliminated each day, leaving the remaining contenders to face off in a co-host challenge. On Thursday, October 20, the final two will go head-to-head for the last time, and on Friday, October 21, the winner will be revealed and take the spot next to Ripa as co-host for the day.”
Richard should be signed to work with Kelly. He was fantastic today with her. Wow – I’m impressed!