The show was pre-empted for a week following the attacks and returned September 18 , 2001 , with Philbin opening the episode saying : Shortly after celebrating his and Ripa 's 10th anniversary together , Philbin announced on January 18 , 2011 that he would leave Live ! .Ask Regis Philbin A Question !
The first episode of the show Live with Kelly and Ryan after the September 2001 attacks was held after September 17th and opened by Philbin .