Ryan Seacrest’s girlfriend, Aubrey Paige Petcosky, made a rare appearance during the TV star’s final episode of “Live With Kelly and Ryan” on Friday — and there was even whisper of a wedding.
Petcosky, 25, joined Seacrest’s parents and sister in the live studio audience, watching on as Seacrest, 48, sobbed while wrapping up his six-year stint on the morning show.
Co-host Kelly Ripa, 52, paid tribute to Seacrest and made special reference to Petcosky in the crowd.
“We will all keep our same mailing addresses in case there is ever a wedding invitation,” the bubbly personality quipped.
Seacrest and Petcosky, who works as a model, have been dating for two years, but rarely make public appearances together.
After the emotional episode aired, the brunette took to Instagram to pen a post for her partner, describing him as “inspiring,” “genuine” and “caring.”
“Ryan, never have I ever met a more inspiring man,” Petcosky cooed beneath a slideshow of couple photos.
“You make it look so easy, but the truth is there is just nobody quite like you. I am so beyond proud of you. Not just for your work ethic, but for your caring heart and the genuine love that you give to others,” she continued.
“I am so excited for this next chapter of your life and our life. May it be filled with total presence, joy and relaxation in every single moment,” she added. “The best is yet to come. Love ya babe.”
Back in February, Seacrest announced he was leaving “Live With Kelly and Ryan,” citing his desire to live in Los Angeles full time.
The longtime presenter was frequently commuting from Hollywood to New York, where the morning show is filmed.
He will continue to host ABC’s “American Idol” and his popular radio show, among other ventures.
During Friday’s broadcast of the final episode of “Live With Kelly and Ryan,” Seacrest spoke lovingly of Ripa, saying: “It’s not lost on me how fortunate I am to have this seat next to you, Kell, for six years.”
“I’m honored to be part of this family. I’m blessed with so many memories … I will cherish, I will relish those memories. I will relive those memories forever,” he added. “There’s no place like this on television. I really do feel like a family member.”
Ripa returned the favor, saying of Seacrest: “I feel like I’ve gained through this process a younger brother slash oldest son — that’s how I feel about you, it’s the weirdest thing.”
“I’m so grateful that our success together on this show has led to us developing an even closer yet codependent relationship,” Ripa said, adding that Seacrest will always be the “funcle” to her kids.
“You are forever our family. We will never say ‘goodbye’ to you, we will only say ‘see you soon’ and ‘I love you,’ ” she concluded.
Ripa’s husband, Mark Consuelos, has been named her new co-host, and the show will be rebranded “Live With Kelly and Mark.”