But when it comes to hypothetically becomingKelly Ripas new cohost, its no laughing matter.

It would make her so happy if I got the Regis slot.

I want in, he wrote in the first of many tweets on Saturday.

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Tweeting to Kellys account, he continued, I was on Hope and Faith in 2004.

He further reiterated his totally serious desire by posting screenshots of a lengthy statement to Twitter.

After less than four years, Ripas latest cohost Michael StrahandepartedLive!

With Kelly and Michael.

The announcement blindsided Kelly, whodidnt return to the show for a few daysas a result.

Theres a part of me that can say, Okay, I understand.

This may have been an oversight, RipatoldPEOPLE.

And again, after 26 years, at this point we are like a family.