Let me tell you, folks, it was a night full of glitz, glamour, and pure excitement! Kelly Ripa, the beloved talk show host, was invited to join Madonna on stage during her Celebration tour on January 29, and let me tell you, her reaction was absolutely priceless!
Kelly's Lifelong Connection to Madonna
Kelly, now 53 years old, couldn’t help but express her joy the day after the concert on "Live With Kelly and Mark." She said, “I’ve had a 40-year relationship with Madonna — in my mind, to be clear.” It’s clear that Kelly has been a lifelong fan of the iconic singer, and this experience was like a dream come true for her.
A Star-Studded Evening
Now, picture this: Kelly attended the concert with her husband, Mark Consuelos, and a group of her closest friends, including Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, and Demi Moore. Imagine the energy in the room! As the night unfolded, Kelly was unexpectedly pulled up onto the stage by Madonna herself, who’s now 65 years young. They were there to serve as guest judges during a voguing competition set to the legendary hit “Vogue.”
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Recalling the moment, Kelly said, “I kept turning around [to look at them] because I was like, can you believe this is happening to me? Anderson and Andy were losing it. They were screaming, laughing, and couldn’t believe it. And I, of course, was in complete shock. I even looked at Mark, who was there with his phone, ready to capture every single second of it.”
The Glamorous Stage Entrance
When All My Children actress Kelly Ripa strutted across the stage in a striking black jumpsuit adorned with a pink feathered fanny pack, the crowd went absolutely wild. Meanwhile, Madonna looked every bit the queen of pop in a stunning black corset dress paired with fishnet stockings, her blonde hair swept into her signature curls. The entire scene was pure magic.
Kelly joked about her surreal experience, saying, “At that point, I, Kelly Ripa, died. So, the ghost of Kelly is now walking over. I’m hearing words, but they’re not really making sense. ‘She’s going to give you a football, you’re going to have cards in your hands, things are going to happen,’ and I’m just sort of thinking, ‘Why are you talking to me? I died! Shouldn’t the paramedics come by now?’”
A Full-Circle Moment
This experience was more than just a concert for Kelly. It was a full-circle moment. As a teenager, Kelly used to sneak out of her house to attend Madonna’s concerts. She even lied to her parents, telling them she was babysitting so she could see the “Like a Prayer” singer perform in Philadelphia. Decades later, she not only got to see her idol perform live again but also had the incredible opportunity to join her on stage.
Kelly recalled her teenage years with a smile, saying, “I spent all of my money on these scalped tickets, and we sat in one of the very last rows. If you had told me back then — I’m going to get emotional here — if you had told me, Kelly, 40 years from now, you are going to be on stage with Madonna… I would have never believed it.”
