LIVE WITH KELLY! to Reveal New Co-Host 9/4

On September 4, 2012, after months of anticipation and endless speculation, TV fans finally will get the answer to the question, "Who will be Kelly Ripa's new co-host?" That morning, when Ripa walks into the "LIVE" studio, she'll be joined by her new partner and a whole new era will begin for "LIVE."

On November 21, 2011, "LIVE! with Kelly" debuted following the departure of longtime host Regis Philbin, and in the following months, 59 different men and women sat next to Kelly at the co-host desk, top personalities from every area of broadcasting and entertainment. One individual from that immensely talented group has been tapped to fill one of the most coveted jobs in television.

A recent report from Showbiz411.com, revealed that Saturday Night Live's Seth Meyers is currently the lead contender to take over permanent co-hosting duties. Other possible contenders include former football star Michael Strahan, and singer/musician Josh Groban. 

Ripa will kick off the new season on Monday, September 3, acting as a solo host for the first time, and the following day, September 4, will mark the first day the new co-host team officially will helm the show together. Stopping by as guests on September 4 will be actress Claire Danes and 2012 "American Idol" winner Phillip Phillips, making his "LIVE" performance debut.

Emmy Award-winning talk show "LIVE! with Kelly" is distributed in national syndication by Disney-ABC Domestic Television. Produced by WABC-TV in New York and executive produced by Michael Gelman, "LIVE! with Kelly" airs in more than 200 markets across the U.S. Visit "LIVE" on the web at www.livewithkelly.tv, on Facebook, or follow "LIVE" on Twitter, @LiveKelly.