Skip to main contentSkip to footer

Ryan Seacrest's girlfriend makes rare comment following his final Live! show

The American Idol host has been dating Aubrey Paige since 2021 and she attended his final taping

Ryan Seacrest and Aubrey Paige sat in a helicopter
Hannah Watkin
Content Writer
Share this:

Ryan Seacrest's girlfriend has penned a tribute full of praise for her partner of two years following his final appearance as the host of Live! with Kelly and Ryan.

The model, 25, took to Instagram to share her emotional message with the American Idol star, 48, on Friday.

"Ryan, never have I ever met a more inspiring man," Aubrey wrote alongside a photograph of the two enjoying golfing together.

Ryan Seacrest and his girlfriend Aubrey pose for a selfie while golfing© Aubrey Paige on Instagram
Ryan Seacrest and his girlfriend Aubrey go golfing

"You make it look so easy, but the truth is there is just nobody quite like you. I am so beyond proud of you," she continued, explaining: "Not just for your work ethic, but for your caring heart and the genuine love that you give to others."

DISCOVER: Ryan Seacrest's incredibly generous parting gift for Live! cast and crew revealed 

Ryan's final day hosting Live! with Kelly and Ryan ahead of Kelly's husband Mark Consuelos taking over on Monday, April 17, was one filled with emotion.

Aubrey joined several of Ryan's close family members including his mom, dad and sister for the taping of his final episode. Ryan's niece also left an adorable message for her "Uncle RyRy" too.

Ryan Seacrest being sat interviewed on TV© Getty Images
Ryan Seacrest being interviewed about American Idol in 2023

Meanwhile, Ryan's co-host Kelly was very moved by the occasion, welling up at several points in the show before he signed off with her for the last time.

Ryan's decision to leave his role at Live! comes from his desire to spend more time working on other projects. Writing in her Instagram post, Aubrey reflected on how excited she was for the change that would come to both of their lives as a result.

"I am so excited for this next chapter of your life and our life. May it be filled with total presence, joy and relaxation in every single moment. The best is yet to come," she said, before adding: "Cheers, love ya babe."

Kelly Ripa with Ryan Seacrest and Mark Consuelos at the Oscars© Getty Images
Kelly's husband Mark is taking over hosting duties from Ryan

Ryan hosted Live! with Kelly and Ryan for six years, from 2017 to 2023. Before his tenure, Kelly had co-hosted the show with two others: original anchor Regis Philbin and Michael Strahan.

Speaking to Ryan during their final show together, Kelly told Ryan: "Although we have been friends for decades and decades, I feel I have gained a younger brother, slash older son."

The audience and Ryan giggled. "It's very complicated," she then confessed. "I'm so grateful that our success together on this show has led to us developing an even closer but co-dependent relationship."

Read more HELLO! US stories here

Keep up with the latest celebrity stories Sign up to our HELLO! Mail newsletter and get them delivered straight to your inbox.

More Celebrity News

See more