Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Spark Titanic Debate
If there's one thing Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos know how to do, it's spark an online debate. The dynamic duo delved into a passionate discussion about the iconic movie Titanic during a recent episode of Live With Kelly and Mark. It's the kind of conversation that gets fans talking for days—and this time, it was all about whether Jack could have survived.
In the 1997 film, Leonardo DiCaprio plays Jack Dawson, the charming artist who tragically freezes to death while trying to share a floating door with Rose DeWitt Bukater, portrayed by Kate Winslet. Fast forward to 2024, and Kelly, now 53, reignited a long-standing debate: Could Jack have fit on the door with Rose and lived?
Kelly's Take on the Titanic Door Debate
During the March 27 episode, Kelly couldn’t help but bring up the infamous Titanic door prop that Rose floated on. “Somebody just auctioned off the Titanic door prop. You know, the one that Rose floated on?” the Emmy-winning host exclaimed. “Where clearly there was room for Jack, but for whatever reason, she did not scoot over on the door and just watched him slip away!”
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It’s a sentiment that resonates with many fans who have long argued that Jack could have survived if Rose had simply made more space. Kelly went on to share her frustration, saying, “I’ve seen the movie 10,000 times, and every time, I’m like, ‘Just scooch over!’ Like, I feel like if I yell, ‘Scooch over’ enough, this time Kate Winslet will hear me!”
Fans Weigh In on the Titanic Controversy
A clip from the talk show was shared on Instagram, sparking a lively debate among fans. It’s clear that opinions are deeply divided. Some viewers pointed out that director James Cameron addressed this issue in a short documentary, proving through reenactments and scenarios that the door wouldn’t have supported both Jack and Rose. One commenter explained, “James Cameron did a whole short documentary proving that it would not have worked with tons of reenactments and scenarios. Had he got on the door it would have weighed it down and they both would have been sitting in the water.”
Others weren’t convinced. Many argued that the door could have held both characters, and the emotional weight of the scene overshadows the practicality. As one fan put it, “Agree, there was room for Jack! The ending to this movie was so sad, I never watched it again!!”
One viewer even drew a parallel to another classic film, The Godfather, where character Sonny Corleone meets a violent end. “Funny that you said that. I’ve seen The Godfather a thousand times,” the commenter wrote. “Every time Sonny jumps in his car to go to his sister, I always yell to him that it’s a setup! Don’t drive through the toll booth! He has yet to hear me, he gets shot every time!”
