REPORTMichael Strahan Could Be Replaced by a Female Co-Host on ‘Live!’

Well, this is interesting!

Since Michael Strahan‘s May exit from Live!, the daytime talk show’s fans have been busy speculating potential replacements to sit alongside Kelly Ripa — but few have suggested a new female co-host!

“They are looking at women,” a Live! With Kelly source recently told Us Weekly. The insider additionally revealed producers are considering Sherri Shepherd and Wanda Sykes for the coveted role.

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Sherri (left) and Wanda (right).

Sherri — who previously hosted The View — spoke out on the possibility of her joining the popular show. “I think people would be ready for a woman with Kelly,” she told TMZ in a recent interview. “How about a black woman? I would love to do it.”

RELATED: ABC Looking for “Ethnically Diverse” Co-Host to Replace Michael Strahan on Live!

Other rumored co-hosts have included Rob Lowe, Regis Philbin, Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper.

Click through the gallery below to see 12 stars who we think should replace Michael on Live!

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