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Kelly Ripa taking over The Tonight Show sent shockwaves through television, signaling the end of one late-night era and the start of another. Replacing Jimmy Fallon’s light, viral style, Ripa brings intimacy, experience, and emotional connection. NBC is betting her authenticity can redefine a 70-year legacy—and if it works, late-night TV may never look the same.