LAS VEGAS (AP) — Regis Philbin soon will have a part swapped out.
He announced on "Live and Regis with Kelly" that he's having a hip replaced because he's "been limping around here and it really is painful."
The surgery is set for next Tuesday, December 1, after the show returns to New York.
Philbin and Kelly Ripa are broadcasting from Las Vegas this week.
Philbin, who's 78, says after his hip heals he'll be back on the show next year.
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Regis Philbin, with co-host Kelly Ripa
Regis Philbin announces he's going to have surgery. COURTESY: "Live With Regis and Kelly" ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Regis Philbin, with co-host Kelly Ripa
On "Live with Regis and Kelly," Regis Philbin says he's having his hip replaced. COURTESY: "Live With Regis and Kelly" ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Kelly Ripa, with co-host Regis Philbin
Kelly Ripa says it's a good thing that Regis Philbin is going to have hip-replacement surgery next Tuesday. COURTESY: "Live With Regis and Kelly" ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Regis Philbin, co-host with Kelly Ripa
Regis Philbin says he'll return the the show in New York after healing from hip replacement surgery. COURTESY: "Live With Regis and Kelly" ((mandatory on-air credit))
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