The New York Post‘s Page Six reports that outgoing “Live with Regis and Kelly” host Regis Philbin is having discussions with syndicators about launching a new talk show.
Philbin has been in preliminary talks with syndicators, including Harpo and Sony, about hosting a talk show similar to “Live” but with more news coverage, insiders said.
Page Six also reports that Kelly Ripa is none too pleased with the possibility that her former co-host could soon become a competitor.Philbin announced he would be leaving the show in January.
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the host having his own TV show. Even at 79, Philbin shows no signs of slowing down.