"LIVE! WITH KELLY" ANNOUNCES GUEST CO-HOSTS FOR JANUARY 2-6, 2012

Lineup Includes Rob Lowe, Jim Parsons, David Duchovny and Mark Consuelos

NEW YORK, NY - December 14, 2011 - Syndicated morning program "LIVE! with Kelly" is announcing the first group of guest co-hosts joining Kelly Ripa in the new year.

January 2, 2012 - Kelly's husband, MARK CONSUELOS, kicks off the week as Kelly and Mark welcome Tyra Banks and the new Bachelor, Ben Flajnik.

January 3, 2012 - Star of "The Big Bang Theory" JIM PARSONS makes his first guest co-host appearance on "LIVE." Actor William H. Macy will stop by to chat with Kelly and Jim.

January 4, 2012 - "Californication" star DAVID DUCHOVNY returns to the guest co-host chair. Kelly and David will speak with actor Terrence Howard.

January 5-6, 2012 - Actor ROB LOWE closes the week on "LIVE! with Kelly, with a guest lineup that includes "Glee's" Darren Criss and actress Kristin Bell.

"LIVE! with Kelly" is distributed in national syndication by Disney-ABC Domestic Television. Produced by WABC-TV in New York and executive produced by Michael Gelman, "LIVE! with Kelly" airs in more than 200 markets across the U.S.

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KELLY RIPA AND MARK CONSUELOS CO-HOST "LIVE! WITH KELLY'S" "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS SPECIAL"

Holiday Edition of "LIVE" Airs Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Guests Include Scarlett Johansson, the Radio City Rockettes, VOCA People and Santa Claus

NEW YORK, NY -- December 14, 2011 - "LIVE! with Kelly" will help viewers get into the spirit of the season with a festive holiday show, "'LIVE's' Home for the Holidays Special," airing on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. MARK CONSUELOS joins Kelly Ripa as guest co-host for this annual "LIVE" tradition.

The "LIVE! with Kelly" set will be transformed into a colorful seasonal backdrop for an hour of musical performances and holiday cheer. Leading the lineup of guests is stunning actress SCARLETT JOHANSSON, who will join Kelly and Mark to chat about the new film "We Bought a Zoo."

The show also will feature two unique performances: straight from the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, the world-famous RADIO CITY ROCKETTES will stop by to perform a special dance number for the "LIVE" audience, and one-of-a-kind a cappella group VOCA PEOPLE performs a unique take on the traditional holiday medley.

For a different perspective on the season, Mark and Kelly's youngest son, Joaquin Consuelos, heads out into the city to discover what's on kids' minds during the 2011 holidays. Of course, no "LIVE" Christmas special would be complete without an appearance by the man of the hour, Santa himself, who joins Kelly, Mark and VOCA People for a rousing rendition of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."

"LIVE! with Kelly" is distributed in national syndication by Disney-ABC Domestic Television. Produced by WABC-TV in New York and executive produced by Michael Gelman, "LIVE! with Kelly" airs in more than 200 markets across the U.S.