Kelly Ripa tells Ryan Seacrest to ‘get out of the way’ as she warns co-host about his new gig

KELLY Ripa has warned Ryan Seacrest to “get out the way” ahead of his new gig.

The Live co-hosts are preparing to bring back their After Oscar Show at the 95th Academy Awards in March.

But this Oscars will be doubly special for Ryan, 48.

Not only will he and Kelly, 52, do the morning after edition of Live from the stage of Dolby Theater for the first time in two years, but Ryan also has a new role on the night.

Alongside Kelly, he will be going backstage for the first time to interview the winners as they walk off with their Oscars in hand.

In an interview with Variety this week, Kelly shared some advice for her long-time colleague.

“Literally get out of the way and clear your corner – make way for the dresses, make way for the chaos,” she warned.

"Ryan has tons of experience obviously out on the red carpet, but I always tell him the red carpet seems very roomy compared to backstage.”

Although Ryan has been in the media industry for nearly 30 years, the American Idol host revealed he still has nervous excitement ahead of Hollywood’s biggest night.

“I do get that 'pinch me' moment. I think about all of the people who are celebrating the greatest award in their industry or the potential to win that award,” he said

BACKSTAGE NERVES

“But I also get a little nervous because I want to make sure I know who everybody is and I want to make sure I know what everybody’s done.”

Ryan revealed that he makes flashcards and studies the achievements of each actor and director who could to hit the stage.

As a veteran of the pre-show on E! Ryan has more than his fair share of celebrity anecdotes.

“All the conversations there are spontaneous and people may have had a sip of something in the limo on the way,” he said.

The broadcaster revealed that newcomer Austin Butler would be “great to chat with” along with his Elvis co-star Tom Hanks, who is one of Ryan’s favorite actors.

SEA YOURSELF AS HOST?

Asked whether he has ever been invited to host the Oscars, Ryan replied: “I have not been asked to host the Oscars. I could never do that job well… I’m not so funny.”

“I’ll spare the audience and myself,” he added.

The 95th annual Oscars will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and begins at 8 p.m. EST Sunday March 12.

Live with Kelly and Ryan’s After Oscar Show airs the following morning at 9 a.m. EST.