>> here are kelly ripa and -pchristian slater!> i get a total kick out of it. >> while there's no official word yet on kelly's new co-host, what will it take for morninggtv fans' dreams to come true?& >> i'd love to do it. >> he is busy. he's got a new movie out called "king cobra." slater seems pretty thirsty for another gig and maybe some espresso. >> i like a man who knows what he wants and goes after it. >>> i was hanging out with the starr for the big premiere of -p"dr..strange." and there was fierce fashion all the way around. >> this is ser versace. >> can't go wrong. >> fine fit they do. >> rachel mcadams stunned in this champagne gown. check out the lining and that sexy slit. nothing strange about how effortlessly she slayed that carpet. >> he's my favorite super hero. talking about robert downey jr. even dr. strange was feeling the >> i do, i feel absolutely supported. and that's great. it means a lot. >> the big news of the night, benedict and his gorgeous wife are adding to the clan. baby number two is on its way. what

. >> just like that, christian slater launched his campaign on "ellen" today to permanently become kelly's. the mr. robot star filled in twice since michael straha contentious exit in may. >> this is incredible. >> i've been looking forward to it. >> i live six blocks away from there. it's right there in the city. it's one of the greatest jobs ever. i love her. she's amazing. kelly has had over 30 guests try out for the job including close friends. >> who better to spend hump day with than anderson cooper, everybody? >> anderson pulled himself out of the running when he upped his contract with cnn and he'll guest host from time to ti fact, he'll be there next wednesday. so then who are the front-runn >> you guys look great together. >> eight-time co-host fred savage is one of them and so are jerry o'connell and josh groban but sources tell "e.t." that kelly is planning to make big announcement in november and that will christian a chance to lobby for the job. >> you work in the morning and handle mr. robot in the afternoon? >> i can handle both jobs. yeah. >> i don't doubt he could. >> kel