RYAN Seacrest has demanded Kelly Ripa to hurry up during his awkward return to their LIVE show.  

During Monday’s episode of LIVE With Kelly And Mark, Ryan, 49, seemingly lost his patience during the Valentine’s Day segment.

Kelly‘s husband, Mark Consuelos, 52 – who also replaced Ryan – cracked up when he spotted the American Idol host standing behind the camera.

Kelly’s former co-host waved his finger, signaling her to move it along, and tapped his watch many times.

“He wants to hurry it up,” Mark pointed out.

Mark’s wife seemed to be in no mood to be rushed

“No honey, we’re not hurrying it up,” Kelly, 53, said.

“Go backstage, and you can come out.”

Ryan seemed disappointed as he stormed off and hid backstage.

“You know, Mark, I was just reminiscing about him,” Kelly turned to her hubby.

While Mark laughed, Kelly continued with her Valentine’s Day segment.

‘CAN’T QUIT THIS PLACE’

Later on during the show, Ryan was interviewed by the couple.

This past Friday, the program teased Ryan would be making an appearance.

His return took less than a year after leaving the hosting gig.

Kelly revealed to viewers who would be appearing on the show next week.

“Welcome back. Don’t forget on Monday’s show, we’ve got a newcomer on the scene,” she teased.

“He just can’t quit this place. Ryan Seacrest will be here.”

“Yes!” Mark cheered as he had a big smile on his face.

“Ry Ry’s back!”

The 49-year-old star hosted Live with Kelly for six seasons before he left in April 2303 to move to Los Angeles, California, and focus on another project.

WHEEL OF FORTUNE

In June 2023, Pat Sajak, 76, announced his retirement from Wheel of Fortune after hosting it for about 40 years.

Meanwhile, Ryan will be getting ready to take over for the legendary host as the new host of the popular game show.

After the current Season 41, Ryan is expected to take over the reins from Pat and co-host with Vanna White, 66, in the summer of 2024.

Also on the same day, Ryan and Vanna were spotted in Hawaii filming promos for the upcoming Season 42.

The WoF hosts seemed in good spirits as they were seen smiling and laughing together.

The two were sporting swimwear on Waikiki Beach on the island of Oahu.

Ryan waved at photographers as he showed off his fit physique in a form-fitting black swim shirt and matching trunks

He paired his waterwear with bright yellow scuba goggles and flippers.

Vanna looked swim-ready dressed in a hot pink, floral-print surf shirt with skintight black shorts.