Who knew cookies could cause such drama? When it comes to Girl Scout Cookies, the passion runs deep, especially on the set of Live! with Mark and Kelly. During a January 8 episode, host Mark Consuelos made headlines by threatening to walk off the set during a segment with his co-host and wife, Kelly Ripa. Why? Well, it all came down to cookies—or, more specifically, the potential loss of certain fan-favorite treats.
Girl Scout Cookies Take Center Stage
Mark, the former All My Children heartthrob, and Kelly, both longtime soap opera legends, were chatting about their excitement for the annual Girl Scout Cookie fundraiser. It's a beloved tradition for many, but this year, there was some bittersweet news. The Girls Scouts of the USA announced they would be discontinuing two of their cookie varieties. As Kelly prepared to reveal which cookies were being axed, Mark grew visibly distressed. “No, no! Do not—if it’s the Samoa, I’m walking off set right now,” he exclaimed, his voice filled with urgency.
Relief for Mark: Samoas Are Safe
Luckily for Mark, he didn’t have to follow through on his dramatic exit. It turns out that the Girl Scout S’mores and Toast-Yays, two lesser-known varieties, are the ones being discontinued in 2025. For those who can't get enough of their favorite cookies, here's some good news: Girl Scout cookies can be ordered online year-round, even if most troops start their sales between January and February.
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Kelly, ever the supportive partner, sweetly reassured Mark, telling him she’d be happy to order him some of his beloved Samoas. But as she soon discovered, Mark isn’t the only one with strong feelings about Girl Scout Cookies. Cookie fans are passionate, and they know exactly what they want.
A Taste for Tradition: The Cookie Debate
“I’ll get you some Samoas. I’ll get some Peanut Butter Tagalongs, and I’ll get, um, I’m going to get the …” Kelly began, before Mark cut in with an excited “Thin Mints?” Thin Mints are another classic favorite, and it seems Mark has a soft spot for them too. But not everyone shares his enthusiasm.
And that's when things took a turn. After nearly 25 years of hosting Live, Kelly made the bold move of declaring that she doesn't actually like Thin Mints. You could hear the collective gasp from the audience. Boos echoed through the studio, almost drowning out the hosts. “I don’t like them, there I said it!” Kelly insisted, doubling down on her unpopular opinion as Mark egged the crowd on, encouraging them to boo even louder. Laughing, Kelly told the audience to “shut up” as she leaned into the joke, showing off her quick wit and ability to roll with the punches.
The Magic of Mark and Kelly
Mark and Kelly have built an undeniable chemistry since he joined the show in 2023. Their partnership has been nothing short of magical, leading to their success in the talk-show world. They even won Outstanding Talk Show Host at the Daytime Emmy Awards last year and have been the most-watched syndicated talk show for 81 weeks straight. Clearly, their dynamic works, both on-screen and off.
Mark and Kelly’s love story began back in 1996 when they met on the set of All My Children. Mark was cast as Kelly’s love interest, and it didn’t take long for her to realize he was the one. “When I saw him, the photograph of him, I saw my entire future with him flash before [my eyes]. Like, I saw it. I [didn’t] believe in any of that and now I do because of that moment,” she once said. It’s clear their connection runs deep.
Mark has always been vocal about his admiration for his wife. “I’m crazy about her,” he told Us Weekly in January 2019. “She’s an extremely patient and a tolerant woman, and I think that’s the true secret to our marriage.” It’s this mutual respect and love that makes their on-screen partnership so compelling.
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