The network anticipates a major boost in ratings when Seacrest is replaced by Kelly Ripa's husband, Mark Consuelos.
Kelly Ripa will be co-hosting the show with her husband following Seacrest's exit.
"When it was time to go, it was time to go. Certain things that were going on behind the scenes just caught up."
Kelly has been making the late night rounds in an attempt to promote her show and bring out a softer side of the journalist.
The talent competition begins its nationwide search for the next American Idol on Aug. 17.
After almost a year searching, Kelly Ripa has found her replacement for Michael Strahan.
Live with Kelly has taken longer to replace
Michael Strahan than it took to find him.
If you need to borrow some cash, call Judge Judy.
The 'Saturday Night Live' star tripped up while talking about her designer dress controversy.