Let’s talk about the dynamic duo of daytime television, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. If you’ve been watching Live With Kelly and Ryan (now Live With Kelly and Mark), you know that their on-screen chemistry is unmatched. But let’s be real—part of what makes their show so entertaining is how Kelly absolutely loves to roast her husband of 27 years, Mark Consuelos. And on Tuesday, January 23, they served up a hilarious exchange during the “Stump Mark” segment that had viewers laughing out loud.

Now, picture this: the trivia round kicks off with Mark, who's 52 years young, chatting it up with a contestant named Sharon over the phone. The former Riverdale heartthrob was given the challenge of guessing which statement about Sharon was true. Was it “I have been married 44 years and have nine grandchildren”? Or was it “I’m a season ticket holder at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway”? Mark went with the grandchildren option, and guess what? Sharon confirmed he was spot on. But here’s where things got wild.

When Mark realized he'd finally won something—after a streak of losses so long it might as well have been a losing Olympics—he couldn’t contain his excitement. He jumped out of his chair like a kid who just found out it’s ice cream day, sprinted around the news desk, and basically turned the set into his personal victory lap. Kelly, 53, just sat there, mouth agape, looking like she couldn’t believe what she was witnessing. “You just gave me my first win,” Mark exclaimed, referencing his recent string of failures. But Kelly wasn’t having it. “Boo!” she shouted, not missing a beat. When Mark finally returned to his seat after a few laps around the desk, Kelly delivered the zinger: “A victory lap? That is gross.”

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Mark’s Struggles on “Stump Mark” Have Been Legendary

Let’s rewind for a moment and talk about how Mark has been struggling during the “Stump Mark” segment all month long. Seriously, this guy can’t catch a break. On January 19, he even joked to Kelly that he might need an exorcism to shake off whatever bad luck has been haunting him. It’s been a tough go, but hey, that’s part of the charm. Fans love watching Mark stumble through these trivia challenges because it’s all done in good fun, and let’s be honest, Kelly’s reactions are pure gold.

The Fans Are Eating It Up

Viewers have been loving every second of Mark’s misadventures on the show. One fan even took to X (formerly known as Twitter) on January 25 to express their joy: “I love it when Mark gets these guesses wrong. It’s just so entertaining!” And who could blame them? There’s something undeniably charming about watching someone you love make a fool of themselves, especially when they do it with such good humor. It’s a testament to the genuine connection Kelly and Mark share both on and off the screen.

Mark’s Fun With Props

On the day before his epic victory lap, Mark received a fun care package from a fan. Inside was a pipe, reminiscent of the one he used to have as a kid, made from clay. Now, Mark being Mark, he couldn’t resist putting it in his mouth and using it as a pointer. He joked with Kelly, saying he’d use the pipe to point at her and get her to change the channel on their TV at home. But Kelly, being the quick-witted woman she is, shot back with a warning: “I’m just gonna say, if you point at me with that pipe, I’m going to point at you with a machete.” Classic Kelly. Of course, she was only kidding, but her playful banter with Mark is one of the reasons viewers adore her so much.

Mark Consuelos kisses Kelly Ripa on the cheek — Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Haute Living

At the end of the day, Kelly and Mark’s playful banter is a big part of what makes Live such a hit. Their genuine love for each other shines through, even when Kelly is calling Mark “gross” for celebrating a little too hard. It’s this kind of real, unfiltered interaction that keeps viewers tuning in every day.