Why Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Are Missing the Morning Show Together
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' Secret Summer Vacation: A Tale of Separate Ways
In a shocking turn of events, power couple Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have been spotted going their separate ways on the set of their hit morning show, LIVE with Kelly and Mark. The duo, who rarely miss an episode together, has raised eyebrows among fans and colleagues alike after missing multiple days of filming.
Sources close to the production tell The Scholarly Note that Kelly, 54, has been noticeably absent from the studio all week, while Mark, also 54, missed several shows last week. The sudden absence of the married co-hosts has left viewers scratching their heads, wondering if the couple is experiencing marital woes or simply taking a break.
Rumors began circulating when Kelly confirmed on a recent episode that Mark was busy "working on a show out in LA," leaving her to hold down the fort at ABC's New York studios. She was joined by celebrity fill-in hosts, including Jenna Dewan and Jackie Tohn, who filled in for Mark while he was away.
But it seems that Kelly and Mark's on-screen absence is not just due to work commitments. Insiders claim that the couple has been enjoying a secret summer vacation, with Kelly taking some much-needed time off to relax and recharge. "Kelly has been feeling burnt out from the show and needed a break," a source revealed. "She's been looking forward to this vacation all year, and Mark is being supportive of her needs."
The news comes just days after Kelly and Mark made the promotional rounds together for their ESPN docuseries, Running with the Wolves. The couple's chemistry on-screen was undeniable, but it seems that their real-life relationship may be facing some challenges.
In a recent appearance on the Not Skinny but Not Fat podcast, Kelly dished about her near-three-decade marriage to Mark, revealing some surprising secrets about their relationship. "He doesn't listen to me frequently, and he will tune me out while we're live on the air," she confessed. "When you are being paid, highly paid by the way, to literally listen to me, then you have to listen."
Kelly's candid comments come as no surprise to fans of the couple, who have been following their relationship for years. But what may raise some eyebrows is her admission that Mark's timing in the bedroom leaves a lot to be desired. "I find it disgusting," she said, referring to his preference for having sex only in the morning.
But Kelly wasn't done yet. She also revealed that Mark's morning rituals are anything but romantic. "He puts on nasal strips and I have to rip out my retainer," she joked. "It's like we're the most repulsive, disgusting people."
The couple met on the set of All My Children back in 1995 and tied the knot a year later. They've since welcomed three beautiful children together: Michael, 28, Lola, 24, and Joaquin, 22.
As fans wait with bated breath to see if Kelly and Mark's relationship will make it through this latest challenge, one thing is certain – their on-screen chemistry is still going strong. But will their off-screen romance be able to withstand the heat of their busy schedules and personal differences? Only time will tell.
The Scholarly Note has reached out to reps for Kelly and Mark for comment but has yet to hear back. In the meantime, fans can only speculate about the status of this power couple's relationship. One thing is for sure – we'll be watching with interest to see how it all plays out.