Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos discuss recovery and personal anecdotes

Kelly Ripa is currently recovering from gum graft surgery, leading to a temporary absence from her show, ‘Live! with Kelly and Mark’. Her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos, has been providing updates to fans, noting that she is “doing well” and “doing great,” though she must follow medical orders during her recovery. Consuelos is scheduled to continue hosting during her absence, with Ripa expected to return on September 8, 2026.

During a recent episode, Consuelos shared anecdotes about their relationship and past experiences. He recalled a period when he was working in Canada during strict lockdown protocols, which limited his ability to visit Ripa to only 19 days over a 10-month period. He also humorously noted how Ripa had rearranged their home and sleeping arrangements during his time away.

Additionally, the couple discussed a social interaction from a previous summer party. Ripa shared that she felt “shamed” by friends after being the only person at a dinner table who admitted to never having stolen anything, following a conversation starter posed by Consuelos.