When Talk Show Host Life Gets a Little Paw-some

Let’s be real here—being a talk show host can sometimes feel like herding cats. But for Kelly Ripa, it occasionally takes on a more canine vibe. During an episode of Live With Kelly and Mark, things got a little… ruff. It all started when Mark Consuelos compared his cohost to a dog, setting off a playful yet tense exchange that had the audience in stitches.

Mark, who’s 52 and fresh off a role in Riverdale, was reading out phrases people can use instead of just nodding along to someone’s opinions. Meanwhile, Kelly, 53, sat there, clearly not amused, her teeth gritted in frustration as this segment aired on Thursday, January 25. Let’s just say she wasn’t wagging her tail.

Mark’s List of Alternatives Sparks Kelly’s Reaction

As Mark read through his list, it became clear that Kelly wasn’t exactly buying into the concept. “You’re getting mad already,” Mark teased, noticing her growing irritation. Kelly didn’t hide her feelings, admitting, “I’m not gonna lie. This irritates me.”

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Some of the suggestions on Mark’s list included phrases like, “I hear you, though I have a different opinion,” and “I understand your viewpoint, but I see it another way.” Eventually, Kelly couldn’t hold back anymore. She snapped, telling her husband, “Go ahead, keep going. I’m not going to disagree with you because I’m better than that!”

And if you think that was the end of it, think again. The Emmy-winning Kelly sat there, arms crossed, while Mark pointed out her restless leg under the table. “Your leg is going nuts under the table right now! You’re like a little chihuahua!” he joked, sending the audience into a roar of laughter.

Earlier This Week: Mark Takes a Victory Lap

But this wasn’t the first time Mark and Kelly have had a playful spat on the show. Earlier in the week, Kelly called Mark “gross” when he celebrated his win in a game of “Stump Mark” by taking a victory lap around the table. This trivia segment has been giving the Pitch alum a hard time lately, thanks to a somewhat embarrassing losing streak.

Mark even joked about needing an exorcism after losing the popular Live game on January 19. But with his win on Tuesday, January 23, he broke the streak, sprinting around the set in celebration. It’s moments like these that keep viewers tuning in, making the show a delightful morning treat since Mark officially joined Live as a cohost in April 2023.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos hold hands during walk — Robert Kamau/GC Images)

Behind the Scenes: The Bond That Keeps Them Together

Even though they’ve gotten into some heated discussions on the show, nothing will break Kelly and Mark apart. Their bond is stronger than ever, and they continue to dream big together, both on and off-screen.

“Find someone that you enjoy walking on the beach with, talking about the future, about what you want,” Mark told Mr. Feelgood in December 2023, reflecting on their romance. “We did that when we were 24 years old, and we still do it now. Like, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if we could do this?’ I never want to stop doing that, dreaming about what we could do. Now there’s talk about grandchildren, and we’re designing things around that—we want to be the magnets, we want to be the favorite grandparents. So we’re building the magnets so they have to come to us.”