Wondering whyLive With Kelly & Markhas pre-taped several of its premiere week episodes?
Well, its hosts are busy people, that’s why.
Seacrest’sfinal episode ofLivealso wasn’t live, as the episode began with another “previously recorded” note.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on ‘Live With Kelly & Mark’.ABC
“It’s so funny.
Every time you get a new cohost, it’s like a little jolt of energy.
But to be clear, I am always thinking about retiring [laughs].
It is my favorite topic of discussion,” Ripa said.
“I know the schedule atLive it’s a really great one.
It’s conducive to a life after the show, as far as the afternoons.
“Or we get to go visit a kid somewhere if they have something going on.
So, all the pros stacked up against the cons.
But at our age [laughs]… we mull everything over now.
‘What do you want for lunch?'”
Live With Kelly & Markairs weekdays at 9 a.m.