Kathie Lee Ready To Love Again — With Tony Danza

Kathie Lee Gifford lost her 84-year-old hubby Frank Gifford nearly three years ago, and pals say she’s hot to start a new romance with a healthy hunk who’s not likely to suddenly drop dead and leave her devastated — actor Tony Danza!

The National ENQUIRER learned from sources that the perky "Today" co-host is ready go man hunting — and is targeting Tony, who squired her around less than a year after Frank’s sudden death in August 2015.

“They hit it off when he appeared on her show two years ago, but after a few weeks of dating, they realized they were better friends than date-mates,” dishes the source. “It was probably too soon after Frank’s death for her.” But now the timing is perfect!

Her kids Cassidy and Cody are off on their own — and insiders say she’s tired of coming home to a lonely house. “Kathie Lee is still young and in great shape,” says a source. “She’s open to finding love, and her kids support the idea of their mother meeting someone new. They want her to be happy.”

Tony seems a perfect match with his athletic and showbiz background, including the hit sitcoms "Taxi" and "Who’s the Boss?" Tony's shown here with "Taxi" costar Marilu Henner in March, 2017.

The twice-divorced father of four fits Kathie Lee’s bill of “a person with a good personality and a sense of humor, who takes care of themselves physically and health-wise,” says the source, who insists the TV host is “ready to move on” and wants a man in her life.