Kelly Ripa's Big Comeback
Let’s talk about Kelly Ripa, the queen of morning television. After missing a few episodes on Live With Kelly and Mark, she's back and better than ever. Fans were left wondering what happened to her, but don’t worry—Kelly's here to spill the tea. On Monday, December 4, Kelly, the ever-energetic 53-year-old, told her audience she's feeling "1000 percent" better after recovering from an unexpected illness that sidelined her from multiple tapings last week.
What Happened to Kelly?
It all started during the November 28 broadcast when viewers noticed something wasn’t quite right. Our beloved Emmy-winning host was beginning to lose her voice during each segment. The next day, Kelly decided to stay home and focus on recovery, leaving the show in the capable hands of their announcer, Deja Vu Parker, who stepped in to co-host with Mark Consuelos. Mark, ever the supportive husband, reassured the audience, saying, "She’s just resting a little. She’ll get better soon."
Laryngitis Strikes Our Favorite Host
Deja filled in for Kelly a second time during her recovery, and Mark later revealed that his wife’s illness was laryngitis. "Yesterday you could tell she was losing her voice a little bit," he explained. "It’s gone, it’s lost." Fans tuned in to watch as Mark and Deja took on the challenge of co-hosting, and they did an incredible job. Viewers loved seeing Deja step into the role, with one commenting on Live's official Instagram page, "Deja was fantastic. Way to jump in for the team." Another agreed, writing, "Deja was so great."
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While recuperating at home, Kelly kept up with the show and couldn’t help but share her admiration. "I’ve got to tell you, now I get it!" the All My Children alum said during her triumphant return. "I was a fan of the show! I was like, 'Oh, I get it!' This show oozes charm!" Mark responded, "You never get sick, and I know it kills you," to which Kelly added, "I take it as a personal failure."
Health Lessons Learned
Being sick made Kelly realize something important—how much she takes her health for granted. "I never appreciate how knock-on-wood healthy I am until I’m not, and then I’m such a baby and I’m such an angry patient," she confessed. She was incredibly grateful to Deja for stepping in. "Deja, thank you for filling in for me," Kelly said. "I really appreciate it."
Guest Hosts Step In Earlier This Year
Earlier this year, Kelly was absent for several episodes without any explanation. During her absence, several guest co-hosts filled in, including Maria Menounos, Andy Cohen, and even Anderson Cooper. Fans tuned in to see who would take the stage next, keeping the show lively and engaging.
