It was ex-football player Michael Strahan who eventually ended up landing the gig.
She looks she may be moments away from a wardrobe malfunction, but we're family friendly here, people.
But that set the pattern of the kind of drinking that I would do.
His announcement caused Ripa to throw an epic tantrum, during which she refused to show up on set for four days.
Her pose and hot curvy body are second to none.
Regardless of her win-less career, Michaels will surely continue to win fans over with pictures like this one.