Regis Philbin Announces Final 'Live' Date

Soul Brother/Getty Image After 28 many years of hosting Live! With Regis and Kelly, Regis Philbin will sign off on Friday, November. 18. The lengthy-time host introduced his official finish date on the program Tuesday. "Friday, November. 18 is my last day," Philbin stated. "Such as the worry, the show continues." VIDEO: Honoring Regis Philbin's 80th with 8 Memorable Moments Philbin introduced he could be departing the show after 28 years because the host in The month of january. He first introduced he would retire in the finish of summer time, but later pressed back the date to November to be able to give WABC time for you to plan a goodbye special. "Kelly is going to be testing out new co-hosts, much like we did 11 years back, whenever we found her," stated Regis of his current co-host Kelly Ripa. Ripa changed Kathie Lee Gifford as co-host in 2001. PHOTOS: The Hollywood Reporter's 80th Anniversary: 'The Stories' Problem Philbin joked that Ripa could be searching for a more youthful, handsome male host. Ripa shot back that they was simply searching for someone "alive and breathing." While producers search for a brand new co-host, a number of guest co-hosts will step into the show. Philbin, who celebrated his 80th birthday in August, has offered because the host of a number of programs, including Who would like to Be considered a Millionare, America's Got Talent, The Neighbors and Billion Dollar Password. However, his time on Live!, and formerly Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee, has cemented him like a household title and can likely leave a void within the hearts of average women, retired people and turn into-at-home moms who've welcomed him to their living spaces for a long time. Regis Philbin Kelly Ripa Accept Regis and Kelly