In exactly one month, 80-year-old Regis Philbin is finally retiring as host of LIVE! With Regis and Kelly. (He means it, this time.) There will be no more inappropriate Nicki Minaj groping. No more unforgettable dance moves. No more witty banter with equally-as-tiny co-host Kelly Ripa.
After any momentous disaster, though, the dust settles. And we, as a nation, must move forward and collectively choose an adequate replacement to facilitate our morning thirst for trivial gossip. Rumors have been swirling–but it seems that no one has yet been granted that prestigious stool next to Kelly. After the jump, I present a well-considered list of potential replacements.