Mark Consuelos has now been cohosting Live With Kelly and Mark for two years, a role he wasn’t initially eager to embrace. In a recent episode of Kylie Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie podcast, Kelly Ripa shared insights about their journey, which began 30 years ago on the soap opera All My Children.
Ripa recounted that Consuelos had filled in for her as a cohost over 100 times before taking on the permanent role in April 2023. She noted that he wasn’t fully on board initially, enjoying the sporadic nature of guest cohosting. However, Ripa explained how she convinced him by highlighting the benefits of the job compared to soap operas, emphasizing the flexibility it offers.
The couple maintains a balance in their personal and professional lives, with Ripa indicating they don’t see each other after the morning tapings until dinner. She humorously remarked that the separation fosters mystery, allowing them to unwind individually.
The dynamics of their on-air relationship have led to amusing moments, including the occasional argument, which Ripa suggested engages the audience in their personal lives. In her playful manner, she claimed that she is often right in these disputes.
Ripa also offered advice for working together in marriage, sharing her strategy of creating a stable environment to ease Consuelos’ nerves during collaborative projects.
During the week of July 28, 2023, while Consuelos was filming in Los Angeles, several celebrities, including Jerry O’Connell and David Muir, filled in as guest cohosts alongside Ripa.
This episode highlights the couple’s successful partnership both on and off-screen, offering a positive outlook on maintaining a balance between personal relationships and professional endeavors. Their journey exemplifies how teamwork can thrive amid challenges, and their playful dynamic adds an engaging element to their show.