In a deeply emotional and unscripted moment on “Live with Kelly and Mark,” Mark Consuelos shared personal news that brought his wife and co-host, Kelly Ripa, to tears. The announcement, which stunned the studio audience, revealed he would be stepping away from the show for a significant period.
The revelation occurred unexpectedly during a routine episode. Midway through the broadcast, Mark gently took Kelly’s hand to directly address their viewers at home.
Fighting to maintain his composure, Mark made his heartfelt declaration. He stated, “I want to share something personal with our viewers… For the next six months, I’m stepping away from everything. I need to pause.”