Peyton Manning is beloved by millions and perhaps ABC execs want to find another former NFL star to replace Strahan.
Andy Cohen probably won’t walk away from his Bravo empire, but he showed chemistry with Ripa during past guest-hosting spots.
Former New York Giant quarterback and “Bachelor” Jesse Palmer is a rising star at ABC without a show to call his own.
Neil Patrick Harris is based in New York City and may be looking for a new gig since his NBC primetime variety show was canceled.
Taye Diggs is another popular celebrity who has hosted with Ripa in the past.
Josh Elliott has already left ESPN, ABC, NBC and now hosts CBSN … but you never know.
Singer Josh Groban has a self-effacing onscreen personality and has consistently guest-hosted with Ripa.
Anderson Cooper is known to be friendly with Ripa and was a guest host in the past — though it’s hard to imagine him leaving his full-time CNN gig.
Keith Olbermann recently said he’s ready to return to television. This would give him a nice platform for the upcoming election.
Alec Baldwin has guest hosted with Kelly Ripa in the past.
Mario Lopez has hosted pretty much everything, so why not?
Rob Lowe has filled in previously, but might be busy with “The Grinder.”
The former “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson has guest hosted with Ripa in the past.
The New York Daily News suggested Snoop Dogg as a possible contender.
Piers Morgan always seems to have something to say.
CNN host Don Lemon has mentioned in the past that he eventually wants to do a talk show.
It would be a dream come true for “Daily Show” fans if Jon Stewart were paired with Ripa.
Perhaps Jimmy Kimmel is ready for a lifestyle change but would like to remain with ABC.
Joel McHale seems like the type of personality who would thrive on “Live!”
NBA fans would hate to see Charles Barkley leave his current gig with TNT, but “Live!” viewers would probably love him.
ESPN’s Mike Greenberg has already proven to be a popular morning show host with “Mike & Mike.”
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila has extensive hosting experience on NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” and “NFL Fantasy Live,” and also shares Strahan’s football background having played for the Raiders, Chargers and Dolphins.
