<p>Kelly Ripa </a>was ecstatic when she announced on Monday that Ryan Seacrest</a> was be her new co host on her show, Live</a>!</p><br /><p>But our friends at RadarOnline.com can reveal that the 46-year-old’s big smile was all a front</a>. According to a network insider, Ryan was NOT her first choice and the decision to hire him was “ultimately ABC president Ben Sherwood’s call.”</p><br /><b>Watch the video above and don’t forget to subscribe to our </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEupiGyQl71vzfxFCDElyuQ?sub_confirmation=1"><b>YouTube Channel</b></a><b>!</b></p><br /><p>The post Kelly Ripa Flips Out On ABC Over Ryan Seacrest Hire</a> appeared first on OK! Magazine</a>.</p><br />