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Final Two: Buckley's Last Challenge Could Net Him Live! With Kelly Gig

The Xavier High School graduate and Meriden resident won big on Thursday's show, as he interviewed Jerry O'Connell and acted out three wacky green-screen scenes with Kelly Ripa.

And then there were two.

Xavier High School graduate and Meriden resident , 37, wowed Thursday's Live! With Kelly studio audience, earning him the coveted final two finalists spot for the .

Buckley got to show off is quick thinking and comedic timing during the “Green Screen Challenge” this morning, when he had to act out three 30-second green-screen challenges with Ripa while being directed by celebrity guest, actor Jerry O'Connell, according to a spokesperson with the show.

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Friday's show involves two more challenges for Buckley and fellow semi-finalist Will Tant of New York. Whoever wins two out of the three contests, including today’s, will co-host the show on July 24th.

See the two finalists' original audition videos here. Follow Buckley on Twitter @buckhollywood and William Tant at @iamwilltant or Facebook.

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