Here’s a brief respite for us who bow down before the altar of prop betting: entertainment.

It may not compare to the Super Bowl or the World Series of Poker in terms of stature, but there’s no better thrill than putting some money down for sheer entertainment. This time, the focus is on Kelly Ripa’s next “Live” co-host.

A bit of recap for those who’ve just emerged from under a rock: Michael Strahan left the show last May 13, giving the “Live” the summer to find someone in time for the November sweeps. Now, it’s no secret that Strahan is a tough man to replace—in terms of likeability, at least—and his successor will have to fill some big shoes because we’ve seen how perfectly matched Ripa and Strahan were with their brother-and-sister chemistry.

With the summer fast coming to an end, several names have already started popping up with one very popular man leading the list: Anderson Cooper.