It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are celebrating in style with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree at their $27 million NYC home. The beloved Live With Kelly and Ryan cohosts have once again gone all out to bring holiday cheer into their lives and those of their fans.
This past Sunday, December 8, Kelly, 54, shared a delightful snap of the festive centerpiece on her Instagram page. The tree, adorned with vibrant ornaments and twinkling lights, featured a radiant star at the top, capturing the hearts of her followers. The magnificent tree is the focal point of their living room, adding a touch of magic to the season.
In her playful caption, Kelly quipped, “Behold the lady [Christmas tree emoji] even the trees are skinny this year #treezempic?” Her humor never fails to charm her audience, as fans flocked to express their admiration for the stunning decor.
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One commenter wrote, “Now that is a Christmas tree. Love all the festive colors,” while another added, “Gorgeous as always!” Clearly, the Ripa-Consuelos household knows how to set the holiday mood.
A Twist in the Christmas Tree Tale
During the December 9 episode of Live, Kelly revealed an unexpected twist in their Christmas tree saga. It turns out that the couple had initially planned for two trees, but the first one proved to be far too grand for their space. As Kelly recounted, “We had two trees this year. One arrived and it was too big for us to fit in our house.”
For Kelly, who considers the Christmas tree an annual highlight, this was quite the surprise. She likened the situation to a scene straight out of the classic holiday movie, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. “The Christmas tree is a big deal for me every year, it’s what I look forward to,” she explained. “And when the tree arrived, and they cut it open, it was like a scene out of [National Lampoon’s Christmas] Vacation. The entire tree became [huge]. It was like a bloomin’ onion.”
The Skinny Solution
After realizing that the first tree didn’t fit because “it was the width of the room, so the entire room became the tree,” the couple opted for a slimmer alternative. Kelly humorously referred to their final choice as “Treezempic, or Pinejaro.” With a wink, she joked, “She’s skinny, don’t skinny-shame her. She’s sensitive about it.”
Despite her tree’s svelte figure, Kelly admitted that it presented its own challenges. “She’s been exercising every day. She’s beautiful,” she continued. “But when I tell you, hanging ornaments on this tree … even the lightest ornament and the branches are like, ‘I can’t.’” Her lighthearted take on the situation resonated with viewers, adding a touch of humor to the holiday preparations.
Despite the initial hiccup, the final tree shines brightly, and Kelly and Mark posed for a heartwarming selfie in front of it, shared via Kelly’s Instagram Stories. Fans eagerly anticipate Kelly’s annual Christmas tree reveal, and this year’s iteration did not disappoint. One commenter remarked, “Always so pretty,” while another chimed in, “Still a beauty as always.”
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Family Traditions and Holiday Memories
At the start of the week, Kelly hinted at her excitement for the holiday season, sharing a close-up video of some of the personalized ornaments hanging on the tree. These ornaments carry special significance, featuring the names and initials of her beloved family members. Kelly and Mark are proud parents to three children: Michael, Lola, and Joaquin, who, though grown and out of the house, often join their parents for holiday celebrations at their Manhattan home.
Last year, their two eldest children, Michael and Lola, even joined the Live team for a festive cooking segment, delighting audiences with their Consuelos family gingerbread cookie recipe. Kelly warmly introduced them to the audience, saying, “Well, well, well, the chickens are back in the coop for the holidays. Michael and Lola are here with a fun, festive holiday recipe for the Consuelos gingerbread cookies. So please welcome Lola and Michael Consuelos.”
