Who would’ve thought Kelly Ripa, the beloved cohost of Live With Kelly and Ryan, would be diving into a new hobby that might just lead her to pack up and leave the bustling streets of New York City? In a candid conversation with her husband, Mark Consuelos, on a recent episode, she spilled the beans about her latest passion—and it’s got everyone talking.
Bridge? Palm Springs? What’s Next for Kelly?
Let’s break it down. During one of her lively segments, Kelly, now 53, confessed to her audience that she’s been itching to learn how to play bridge. And not just casually—she’s got grand plans for this new hobby. “Here’s my plan: we learn bridge, and then the next phase is moving to Palm Springs,” Kelly joked with the crowd. “That’s where all the serious bridge players hang out. It’s the natural progression of life!”
Mark’s Thoughtful Gift Sparks a New Chapter
Turns out, Mark, who’s always been supportive of Kelly’s pursuits, gifted her with bridge lessons for Christmas. How thoughtful is that? “So I’m halfway there because I have my bridge lessons,” Kelly said with excitement. “And guess what? You’re going to take them with me. You’ll be obligated to move us to Palm Springs, where 90 percent of bridge players live!”
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Mark, ever the supportive husband, chimed in, “I love what’s happening to you. I love it.” It’s clear the couple shares a bond rooted in humor, love, and mutual respect.
Family Life and the Big Apple
Kelly and Mark, who’ve been together for years, currently call New York City home. It’s a place that’s become part of their daily routine, being just a short ride away from where they film Live each morning. But as their kids—Michael, Lola, and Joaquin—have grown up and moved out, the couple has had more time to explore new adventures. Even with the kids out of the house, the family still reunites for the holidays, keeping traditions alive.
It’s not the first time Mark has surprised Kelly with thoughtful gifts. In the past, Kelly revealed that Mark would gift her a gym membership every year. “I feel like early in our relationship, every year, you purchased me a gym membership,” she told Mark during a January 2 episode of Live. “And every year I didn’t use it. And then Christmas would come, and you would get me a gym membership again!”
She joked with her friends about the recurring gift, wondering if there was a deeper message. “One day, one of my girlfriends said, ‘Maybe he’s trying to tell you something?’ And it dawned on me, ‘Oh my gosh, he’s trying to tell me something!’” she said with a laugh. But all jokes aside, Kelly eventually embraced the gift, turning working out into a regular part of her routine. These days, she hits the gym six days a week, proving that Mark’s persistence paid off.
