Oprah declares Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan talk-show royalty

Two years after the queen of the daily talk-show set stepped down from her top spot, Oprah Winfrey has made it clear which hosts have taken over: Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan.

During an appearance on Tuesday's "Live" show, Winfrey surprised the two and joined Tyler Perry on the set. During the course of the animated conversation, Winfrey called Ripa and Strahan "the reigning king and queen" of talk show land. Which, by the way, is probably the highest praise any talk show host will ever receive from Oprah Winfrey.

Watch below.