Amid his exit from ‘Live,’ Ryan Seacrest is seen shopping at this Miami area mall
Retail therapy for Ryan Seacrest.
The TV vet was snapped by paps strolling around high end Bal Harbour Shops with girlfriend Aubrey Paige on Friday.
Carrying a number of shopping bags from Assouline and Ralph Lauren, the “American Idol” host and the 25-year-old model looked happy, despite their every move being stalked.
At some point, they were able to grab some down time. Paige posted a snap of herself in a white bikini somewhere in the Magic City, captioning the shot, “Fri-yay,” with two champagne glass emojis.
Just a few hours earlier, Seacrest was in a different state of mind, tearing up on air while chatting with his successor, Mark Consuelos. In a few weeks, the soap star will sit in the chair next to his wife, longtime “Live” host Kelly Ripa. The show will be rebranded as “Live with Kelly and Mark.”
For those of you living under a rock: Seacrest is stepping down to focus more on his “Idol” gig over in Los Angeles, which was a grueling, six-hour-plus cross country commute.
Ripa acknowledged after his announcement how tough it had been for Seacrest to log so much time in the sky, even though we all know he was 100 percent likely in first class.
“I cheer you on endlessly,” said the New Jersey native, 52. “I know how much of a sacrifice it’s been, I know how exhausting it is going back and forth – I fully understand your decision making.”
On Instagram, the Atlanta native explained he only initially signed on in 2017 for three years, but loved the job (and Ripa) so much he stayed.
“I’m going to miss my work wife and all the laughter we share,” said his caption, with a sweet pic of the two. “I’ve been grateful to be able to share a cup of coffee with our viewers every day, one of the best parts of the gig.”
On the post, Seacrest also congratulated Consuelos, whom he called his “brother.”
“Feel free to remodel my dressing room!”
Seacrest fans, don’t be too sad. He promises to return on occasion to guest-host, if he can squeeze it in between “Idol” and other responsibilities such as hosting a KIIS-FM radio show and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve, as well making his own olive oil.
Now that his mornings are freed up, he may even zip down south for another shopping excursion.
Maybe try Dadeland next? We hear there are some new stores opening there.
