"LIVE! WITH KELLY" ANNOUNCES CO-HOSTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 28 - JUNE 1, 2012

NEW YORK, NY - May 16, 2012 - Nationally-syndicated morning show "LIVE! with Kelly" announces the lineup of guest co-hosts who will join Kelly Ripa during the week of May 28 - June 1, 2012:

May 28, 2012 - MARK CONSUELOS co-hosts with Kelly today. Emmy Award winner Jim Parsons chats about heading to Broadway in "Harvey," and "Pawn Stars" Rick and Corey Harrison and Austin "Chumlee" Russell stop by. Plus, author and TV host Katie Brown shows Kelly and Mark fun outdoor games for the summer.

May 29, 2012 - Barenaked Ladies lead singer ED ROBERTSON co-hosts with Kelly and they chat with "Private Practice" star Amy Brenneman. Plus, the winner of "American Idol" performs.

May 30, 2012 - Comedian MARTIN SHORT joins Kelly this morning and they interview "Melissa & Joey" star Melissa Joan Hart. Plus, the "American Idol" runner-up performs.

May 31, 2012 - ESPN's "Mike and Mike in the Morning" host MIKE GREENBERG returns to co-host with Kelly. Kelly and Mike talk to actress Kristen Stewart about the new film "Snow White & the Huntsman," and "Saturday Night Live" cast member Bill Hader sits down with the hosts. Plus, the 3rd place contestant from "American Idol" performs.

June 1, 2012 - MIKE GREENBERG finishes the week as Kelly's co-host and they speak with actor Chris Hemsworth.

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