{"id":38708,"date":"2026-08-11T14:39:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T09:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=38708"},"modified":"2026-08-11T14:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T09:39:39","slug":"mark-consuelos-faces-host-switch-up-as-kelly-ripa-makes-unexpected-return-to-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=38708","title":{"rendered":"Mark Consuelos faces host switch-up as Kelly Ripa makes unexpected return to LIVE!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"eNFwKVAYBQ\" data-wc=\"30\"><span class=\"fr-deletable\" contenteditable=\"false\" data-type=\"mention\/taxonomy\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/kelly-ripa\/\">Kelly Ripa<\/a><\/span> returned to her rightful place alongside her husband, <span class=\"fr-deletable\" contenteditable=\"false\" data-type=\"mention\/taxonomy\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/mark-consuelos\/\">Mark Consuelos<\/a><\/span>, during the August 10 episode of <em>Live! with Kelly and Mark<\/em>. However, all was not as it seemed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><ev-engagement id=\"horizon_hello\" group-name=\"horizon_hello\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"emmJ6hk0h8G\" data-wc=\"46\">The episode was actually pre-recorded before Kelly took her break from the show. The episode offered plenty of entertainment, including fan-favorite segments like &#8220;Stump Mark&#8221; and &#8220;Travel Trivia,&#8221; along with an interview with reality star Teresa Giudice, a seasonal cooking demonstration, and the &#8220;The Inbox&#8221; segment.<\/p>\n<p id=\"e6MDIKc115x\" data-wc=\"71\">Despite being pre-recorded, the episode marked the first time Kelly had been seen on the screen following her two-week absence from Live! due to recovering from <span class=\"fr-deletable\" contenteditable=\"false\" data-type=\"mention\/article\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/us\/915054\/kelly-ripa-painful-medical-procedure-miss-live\/\">gum graft surgery<\/a><\/span>. Stars such as Kevin Jonas, <span class=\"fr-deletable\" contenteditable=\"false\" data-type=\"mention\/taxonomy\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/mila-kunis\/\">Mila Kunis<\/a><\/span>, Pamela Adlon, and Scott Foley filled in for Kelly during her first week off. The following week featured a series of <span class=\"fr-deletable\" contenteditable=\"false\" data-type=\"mention\/article\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/us\/915697\/kelly-ripa-live-replacements-mark-consuelos\/\">guest hosts<\/a><\/span>, including Sarah Chalke, <span class=\"fr-deletable\" contenteditable=\"false\" data-type=\"mention\/taxonomy\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/jenna-dewan\/\">Jenna Dewan<\/a><\/span>, Michelle Buteau, Carrie Coon, and D\u00e9j\u00e0 Vu.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"75\" id=\"eDHUBFUAm0\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/4cf7b4955cd4-kelly-mark-tonys.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/4cf7b4955cd4-kelly-mark-tonys.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/4cf7b4955cd4-kelly-mark-tonys.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/4cf7b4955cd4-kelly-mark-tonys.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos attend the 79th Annual Tony Awards Arrivals at Radio City Music Hall on June 07, 2026 in New York City.\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos reunited for a pre-recorded episode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"eKuLH9QUoht\" data-wc=\"42\">During the July 27 episode of the show, Mark revealed that his wife would be absent from <em>Live!<\/em> for a brief period. &#8220;Kelly had a little bit \u2014 well, it&#8217;s not a little \u2014 she had a <span class=\"fr-deletable\" contenteditable=\"false\" data-type=\"mention\/article\"><a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/us\/915054\/kelly-ripa-painful-medical-procedure-miss-live\/\">gum graft surgery<\/a><\/span>,&#8221; he shared.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ewmmrv2xz_s\" data-wc=\"55\">The operation helps reduce teeth sensitivity as well as gum recession by surgically removing healthy gum tissue and placing it on exposed tooth roots. Mark explained: &#8220;Her dentist said five years ago, &#8216;You can do it in about five years,&#8217; and she joked, &#8216;I didn&#8217;t think I&#8217;d still be on the air in five years!'&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eESY-H5vhq\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/96484045b305-gettyimages-2074237605.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/96484045b305-gettyimages-2074237605.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/96484045b305-gettyimages-2074237605.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/96484045b305-gettyimages-2074237605.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kelly Ripa in black lace dress\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Kelly has been absent for two weeks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"e8DvIYlDwqj\" data-wc=\"35\">He shared that Kelly is &#8220;doing well&#8221; and &#8220;doing great,&#8221; and she needs to continue following doctor&#8217;s orders when it comes to her recovery. Kelly is set to return to the show on September 8.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eUQbcF32Ap_\" data-wc=\"42\"><em>Live! with Kelly and Mark<\/em> is currently on its annual summer hiatus, with the show airing pre-recorded episodes through Labor Day. Viewers can expect a mix of newly filmed conversations between the hosts, segments recorded before the break, and past celebrity interviews.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"enPZ0bxeP0\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2044277896e7-mark-consuelos-reveals-how-breakup-led-to-30-year-marriage-to-kelly-ripa.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2044277896e7-mark-consuelos-reveals-how-breakup-led-to-30-year-marriage-to-kelly-ripa.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2044277896e7-mark-consuelos-reveals-how-breakup-led-to-30-year-marriage-to-kelly-ripa.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2044277896e7-mark-consuelos-reveals-how-breakup-led-to-30-year-marriage-to-kelly-ripa.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"838\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"photo of kelly ripa leaning into mark consuelos and both smiling\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">The couple co-host the show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"euu_0GbqYun\" data-wc=\"56\">Mark \u2013 who shares kids Michael, Lola, and Joaquin, with his wife \u2013 joined Live! officially in 2023 following Ryan&#8217;s departure. Ryan left the show due to the demands of traveling back and forth between his home in Los Angeles and the studio in New York, as well as his desire to focus on other projects.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"e5lolZioAa\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/305c1018576b-gettyimages-497590856.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/305c1018576b-gettyimages-497590856.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/305c1018576b-gettyimages-497590856.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/305c1018576b-gettyimages-497590856.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"679\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kelly is recovering from surgery\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Kelly is recovering from surgery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"eTjTXhei3G7\" data-wc=\"54\">&#8220;It&#8217;s wonderful to have the LIVE family grow even more with a real married couple as part of the everyday show,&#8221; longtime producer Michael Gelman told <em>HELLO!<\/em> &#8220;They have the same relationship on-and-off the air, and that&#8217;s part of the magic, so you see their interaction every day, just like a live married couple.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kelly Ripa returned to her rightful place alongside her husband, Mark Consuelos, during the August 10 episode of Live! with Kelly and Mark. However, all was not as it seemed.\u00a0 The episode was actually pre-recorded before Kelly took her break from the show. The episode offered plenty of entertainment, including fan-favorite segments like &#8220;Stump Mark&#8221;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38709,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/landscape\/f1451b84cfdd-gettyimages-2272145909.jpg?tx=c_fill,w_1200","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38708","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrity-gossip"],"brizy_media":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=38708"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38708\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/38709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=38708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=38708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=38708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}