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Jimmy Fallon ‘Auditions’ for the Role of Kelly Ripa’s Live Co-Host

Update: Following segments with Kelly Ripa and Priyanka Chopra, Wednesday’s “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” welcomed Band Of Horses onto the stage.

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Could Jimmy Fallon handle hosting a second talk show?

“I’ve been doing things sort of out of the normal”, Questlove said.

“We DO have chemistry”, Ripa agreed.

“We do have a chemistry!” she acknowledged.

Fallon then suggested Ripa give him a shot to prove himself as a co-host – while simultaneously playing one of his favorite Tonight Show games, “Word Sneak”, in which the participants have to slip random ridiculous words into their conversation. For instance, Fallon’s first word was “Snapchat”, so he asked if Questlove was using social media to promote his new book Something to Food About (a real-life book that Questlove released back in April).

Watch the whole video to find out just how one works “nude model” and “kangaroo” into casual conversation – and see if you think Fallon has what it takes to make it in the daytime!

It’s no secret that Kelly Ripa is on the hunt for a new co-host.

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The morning host, 45, has been helming her ABC talk show with a series of guest stars including Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen and Jerry O’Connell since the former New York Giants player left Live in May to join Good Morning America.

Kelly Ripa Auditions Jimmy Fallon to Be Her New Co-Host on the 'Tonight Show'