Hey there, fans of morning television! If you're like me, you've probably wondered what's next for Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos and their beloved show, Live With Kelly and Mark. Lately, there's been buzz around whether this iconic talk show is coming to an end. But don't panic just yet—there's a lot more to the story than you might think. Let's dive in and find out what’s really happening with this beloved morning staple.
Clearing Up the Confusion: Is ‘Live With Kelly and Mark’ Ending?
Live With Kelly and Mark is not going anywhere, folks. But get ready for some big changes! In April 2025, the show is making a major transition. Kelly and Mark announced they're leaving their iconic Upper West Side studio and moving to a brand-new space at 7 Lincoln Square. This isn't the end—it's a fresh start for the couple and their team.
The last episode filmed in the original studio aired on April 1, 2025. It was a heartfelt goodbye to a place that's been part of Kelly and Mark's lives for years. They even shared how their kids, Michael, Lola, and Joaquin, have deep ties to the old studio. This move isn't just about a change of scenery—it's a chapter of growth for the entire family.
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Mark opened up to People in April 2025, saying, “Some of our closest friends are people who work here. We're a family at Live, and growing up, those were some of the people our kids were closest to.”
And Kelly echoed his sentiments: “Yeah, my kids have full text chains with some of the people here. Lola doesn't see some of our producers as just producers; she sees them as other moms. These are the people she and my sons can turn to if I'm on set and there's an emergency. There's so much history and connection here.”
To celebrate their big move, Kelly and Mark took a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of their greatest moments from the old studio. During one segment on March 31, 2025, they even had a little equipment mishap. Kelly joked, “This studio is falling apart. The monitor just fell off the camera—it’s definitely time to go, everybody!” Mark chimed in with, “Get out!” proving that even in chaos, they keep it light and fun.
Why the Move? A New Chapter for ‘Live With Kelly and Mark’
Back in October 2024, Kelly and Mark sat down with their audience to talk about the upcoming transition. Kelly mentioned that the current studio had been sold, prompting the move to the Walt Disney Company’s new NYC headquarters. She joked about the fancy new digs, saying, “But that’s not going to happen for some time, and I still don’t believe it’s going to happen. Anyway, I don’t believe it’s happening. But anyway, we’re moving down to this fancy schmancy state-of-the-art studio in SoHo.”
She added with a laugh, “SoHo, where we used to live, which would have been convenient for us. But as soon as we move to the Upper East Side, now we want to move to SoHo. OK, whatever!”
What Does the Future Hold for ‘Live With Kelly and Mark’?
For now, Live With Kelly and Mark is sticking around on ABC. But Kelly has mentioned retirement in the past, and Mark understands why she might consider it. “I think it’s a real thing,” Mark told Entertainment Tonight in September 2023. “She’s been doing this for 23 years.”
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“I don’t think it’s gonna be anytime soon,” he continued. “I know she’s having a good time, I’m having a really, really good time. But at some point, yeah.”
Mark also said, “When she does decide to walk away, no one’s earned it more than her.”
He summed it up by saying, “She’s been working her butt off since she was like 12 or 13 years old, and she got into the business at 18, and so it’s been a long ride. [But] she’s having a blast now.”
