Kelly Ripa to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Ripa created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Ripa fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her show Live! with Kelly and Michael on Syndicated, will announce her retirement from acting, at age 56, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 13/10/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actress isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actress-television host just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouKelly

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouKelly was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouKelly.”
— @DesireePlum, 12 Oct 2026
“Ripa wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 12 Oct 2026

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