Let me tell you a story about Kelly Ripa, the iconic cohost of Live With Kelly and Ryan—now Live With Kelly and Mark. Recently, she took a stand against some of her critics in the best way possible. During a December 2023 episode, Kelly found herself at the center of a viral moment involving none other than Taylor Swift fans. Now, these aren't just any fans; we're talking about the kind of people who know every lyric of Taylor's songs and probably have her posters plastered all over their walls. But guess what? They had no idea who Kelly Ripa was, and she wasn’t about to let that slide.
Here’s how it all went down. The segment began with Kelly, now 53 years old, diving into the backstory of a video that had gone viral featuring one of her older headshots. This wasn’t just any headshot—it was a photo that had been circulating the internet, causing quite the stir among Taylor Swift's loyal fanbase.
“This person’s sister ordered some pajamas on Amazon, from the Taylor Swift Eras tour,” Kelly explained to her audience. “She says, ‘My sister ordered some pajamas on Amazon and there’s this random lady on the Red era.’” Kelly paused for dramatic effect, her tone laced with disbelief. “That’s not any random lady—that is the random lady!”
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Pajamas, Headshots, and a Legend
Kelly didn’t just stop there. She held up photos of the pajamas toward the camera, showcasing her face printed onto the fabric alongside several pictures of Taylor Swift, who is now 34. It was a moment that perfectly encapsulated the mix of confusion and amusement that can only come from the internet.
“I know exactly what this is from,” the Emmy-winning host said, pointing at the headshot. “This is from a photo shoot I did when I was on a sitcom called Hope and Faith. That’s right, folks, before some of you were even born! I was on the American Airlines’ in-flight magazine cover. Yes, they used to have magazines on American Airlines back when you were just a twinkle in your Papi’s eye. I’m not just some random lady—I’m this random lady.”
Mark Consuelos: The Supporting Role
Sitting beside his wife with a grin that wouldn’t quit, Mark Consuelos, 52, was thoroughly enjoying the show. “Did the comments know who she was?” Mark asked producer Michael Gelman, who responded, “A lot of people were speculating that it could be Kelly.”
“A lot of people are outraged at this random lady,” Kelly continued, referencing the flood of comments from those unfamiliar with her work. It was a moment that showcased Kelly’s wit and her ability to roll with the punches, turning what could have been a negative situation into pure comedic gold.
Recent Highlights on Live
In recent weeks, Kelly has been on a roll with memorable and revealing segments on Live. During an episode on December 26, she made headlines with her candid remarks about adult toys. “I love adult toys,” she boldly declared. Seconds later, she clarified, “You know what I mean!”
Of course, behind the scenes, a producer could be heard saying that Kelly’s comment would likely become “a headline,” before jumping in to clarify what she actually meant. Just days later, her candid commentary continued as she discussed Viagra with Mark on the show.
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“Those erectile dysfunction medication commercials are so confounding because one is a man throwing a football through a tire and you’re like, ‘Ok, subtle,’ but then the other medication, and I don’t know which one it is, but it’s a man and a woman in separate bathtubs,” Kelly quipped during a December 28 episode. “What does that mean? Does that mean it doesn’t work?”
