Live with Kelly and Mark is in its annual summer break and not airing live this week. While the weekday program continues during the break, episodes are pre-recorded but still deliver fresh content, including host chats that keep viewers connected.
Thursday’s episode was filmed in advance and featured interviews with Anthony Anderson, Sofia Carson, and Linda Cardellini, along with a performance by A Great Big World.
Throughout the break, the show has leaned on a roster of guest co-hosts when needed. For the week of July 29, Consuelos was in Los Angeles, joined by Jerry O’Connell, David Muir, Carson Kressley, and Steve Patterson. The following week, Ripa was absent, and Consuelos led the show with Jackie Tohn, Jenna Dewan, Rita Ora, Elle Duncan, and Katie Lowes as co-hosts.
The show has posted solid ratings in recent weeks. For the week of July 21, Live with Kelly and Mark averaged about 2.2 million viewers, its best weekly performance since April, with June reporting week-to-week gains across Nielsen’s key measures.
Why not live today? It’s simply the summer break—a customary pause for the production team. Even during the hiatus, the team aims to deliver fresh content through host chats and new interviews. The show airs on weekdays, so viewers should check local listings or the official site for their local schedule.
And there’s a positive note for fans: the format continues to mix familiar segments with new conversations and performances, keeping morning viewing lively and engaging during the summer months. As the show returns to live broadcasts, audiences can look forward to more guest co-hosts and timely interviews that fit the season. If you’re planning to tune in, keep an eye on local listings for the exact return date and lineup.