TV personality Kelly Ripa had an emotional moment during a recent episode of "Live with Kelly and Ryan." She opened up about the challenges her family is facing while being stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak. While video chatting with her cohost, Ryan Seacrest, Kelly, 49, revealed that she’s currently dealing with some tension between her and two of her children.
A Moment of Vulnerability
During the Wednesday, April 8, episode of "Live with Kelly and Ryan," Kelly didn't hold back. "I’m not going to lie, OK? I’m going to let you in on a little secret," she confessed. "I’m currently not speaking to two of my three kids. I’m not talking to two of them." Kelly explained that everyone is in the same boat right now. "Like, I haven’t gotten to hug my parents... I want to hug my parents. I miss hugging my parents," she said, her voice breaking.
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Emotional Breakdown
The thought of not being able to see her parents while also dealing with family tension was too much for Kelly to handle. "Anyway, I’m sorry. I don’t know why I’m crying," she tearfully admitted. "Maybe I’m just going to get my period, who knows? Sorry, sorry, did I shout that? Sometimes we forget that we’re on. Did I shout that, or did my inner monologue come out? Sorry, didn’t mean to do that." Her honesty and vulnerability resonated with many viewers who are also struggling with their own family dynamics during this time.
Missing Her Parents
Kelly misses her mom and dad so much that she decided to share a throwback photo of them with her husband Mark Consuelos' parents on Instagram. "Cannot wait to hug these four," she wrote on the same day. "Will hug in any order or first come first serve." Her post was a touching reminder of how much we all take for granted the simple act of hugging our loved ones.
On top of missing her parents, Kelly has had to put a few of her family plans on hold due to the outbreak. "I feel so bad for my son, Michael [Consuelos], who was supposed to graduate in a couple of weeks," she said. "And I really feel bad for my dad who delayed having knee surgery that he can’t obviously have now for so many myriad reasons. He was so looking forward to, you know, watching his grandson graduate from college." The uncertainty of the situation is weighing heavily on her heart.
A Bright Spot Amidst the Chaos
While Kelly and her two other children are dealing with some tension, her daughter Lola Consuelos has been handling the quarantine surprisingly well. "It’s honestly not as bad as I thought," the 18-year-old admitted when she joined her mom on camera. "I think we’re all just very lucky to be together at home, all of us. A lot more family time, which is great." Her positive attitude provides a little light in what has been a difficult time for the family.
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