Kelly Ripa Opens Up About Her Funeral Plans on Live With Kelly and Mark
Let me tell you something that might surprise you: Kelly Ripa, the always-energetic cohost of "Live With Kelly and Ryan," recently had a pretty candid moment with her husband, Mark Consuelos, on national TV. On January 12, she shocked viewers by sharing her thoughts about her own funeral. Yes, you heard that right—her funeral. Now, that’s a conversation you don’t hear every day, right?
During this heartfelt segment, Kelly, 53, revealed her deepest concerns about what would happen if Mark ever had to give her eulogy. “I’m so scared that if he has to eulogize me, he’ll mess it up,” she joked to the audience. And here’s the kicker: she’s already planning the menu for her funeral. “First of all, it’s going to be a buffet of all my least favorite foods. Deviled eggs, chicken wings, glasses of milk—you name it,” Kelly said with a laugh.
Mark Consuelos Jokes About Dressing Kelly for Her Big Day
Now, Mark Consuelos, her husband of 27 years, didn’t miss a beat. He quipped, “Hey, you better watch out because I’m going to have to dress you as well.” He added with a grin, “You better be on your best behavior now, or I’m going to put you in something outrageous!” This playful banter between the two showed just how much they truly enjoy each other’s company, even in the face of such a heavy topic.
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But here’s the thing: Kelly wasn’t joking around when she revealed that she’s already chosen her funeral outfit. “Let me remind you where the outfit hangs,” she told Mark. “It’s labeled, and Lauren knows about it. It’s a Dolce & Gabbana black dress. It’s 10 years old, but it’s elegant, gorgeous, black, and adorable.”
The Reason Behind Kelly’s Funeral Planning
Now, you might be wondering why Kelly has been so fixated on her funeral outfit. Well, she shared this story back in 2016 during an episode of "Live." Here’s the backstory: after giving birth to her first child, Kelly passed out and her husband had to dress her before the paramedics arrived. “I was naked when I passed out, and he dressed me. As they were putting me on a stretcher, I remember pulling the sheet over my head because I didn’t want people to see me dressed that way,” she confessed. That experience clearly left an impression on her.
Kelly and Mark’s Family Life: A Rare Glimpse
Kelly and Mark, 52, are proud parents to three kids: Michael, Lola, and Joaquin. These kids have made rare appearances on "Live" in the past, but recently, the entire family went on vacation together for the holidays. And guess what? Each of the kids brought their partners along! “We didn’t know how it was going to go, you know what I mean? You just don’t know. Everybody seems nice when you have dinner with them, but how’s it going to go?” Kelly said during a January 8 episode of the show.
While she didn’t reveal the identities of her kids’ partners, she assured the audience that the trip was “so nice.” It’s clear that family is incredibly important to Kelly, and she treasures these moments together.
