On Tuesday night, theLive with Kelly and Ryanco-host was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and received a sweet message of support fromRyan Seacreston Instagram.

“It takes real talent to be a best friend and mom to everyone, post @instasuelos thirst traps/clap backs, and still make it to your workout class,” Seacrest, 44,wroteon Instagram, referencing Ripa’s frequent snaps of her husbandMark Consueloson social media.

TheAmerican Idolhost continued, “Congratulations @KellyRipa on your induction into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame! Thank you for making me and millions of people smile every day.”

Ripa, 49, responded to her cohost’s supportive post, writing, “I love you Ry. I really do,” with seven heart emojis.

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According to itswebsite, the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame also inductedMeredith Vieira, CBS News president Susan Zirinsky and ABC Entertainment Group president Channing Dungey on Tuesday night.

Ripa began as a star on ABC soap seriesAll My Childrenbefore joining the morning talk show in 2000. She co-hosted alongsideRegis Philbinand thenMichael Strahanprior to Seacrest joining in 2017.

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As for her dressing room full of balloons, Ripa called it “incredibly fun” and “like a fantasy land.”

“You know I love a ballon more than the average girl,” she said. “My entire dressing room is decorated with the most extraordinary balloons. It’s amazing.”

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Weeks prior to her birthday celebration, Ripamissed a day of tapingbecause she was “really sick.”

“I feel a lot better,” she told Seacrest upon her return, joking “rumors of my death were greatly exaggerated.”

“It’s great to see you smiling and looking good and back and healthy,” Seacrest told Ripa. “You kept us from you, you didn’t want us to catch anything. You were very considerate. … You were missed!”

source: people.com