Where’s Kelly? A Familiar Face Takes the Stage
Let me tell you, folks, things have been a little different on the set of Live With Kelly and Mark lately. For the second day in a row, Kelly Ripa wasn’t in her usual spot, and guess who filled in? That’s right—Maria Menounos stepped up to the plate. Now, just a few days before this, Kelly made a comment that really caught everyone off guard. She hinted at what her future might look like on TV, and people are buzzing about it.
Here's the scoop: Kelly, who’s 52, decided to take a break from the show last Friday, July 21. And it wasn’t just a one-day thing. Maria, who’s 45, didn’t just pop in for a quick cameo—she was there both Friday and Thursday, July 20. Now, when Mark Consuelos, Kelly’s husband and cohost, took the stage at the start of the show, he casually mentioned that Kelly was “out on assignment.” But here’s the kicker—he didn’t go into any details about why she was missing. It left everyone wondering, didn’t it?
Maria’s New Chapter: Motherhood in the Spotlight
While Maria was busy cohosting, she and Mark had a heartwarming chat about her new role as a mom. Maria recently welcomed her first child, a beautiful daughter named Athena, through a surrogate with her husband, Keven Undergaro. It’s a momentous chapter in her life, and she’s clearly glowing. But here’s the sweet part: backstage, Maria received a thoughtful baby gift from Kelly and Mark. She couldn’t wait to show it off on her Instagram Stories and gushed about how generous the couple has been. It’s moments like these that remind us of the kindness and camaraderie behind the scenes of these shows.
Read also:Erin And Ben Napier Talk About Their Future With Hgtv
The Lottery Joke That Had Everyone Laughing
Earlier in the week, during one of the segments on Live With Kelly and Mark, Kelly and Mark got into a playful discussion about what they’d do if they won the lottery. It was light-hearted, fun, and exactly the kind of banter that makes their show so enjoyable. Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Kelly joked, “Listen, just so you know, I probably won’t be here tomorrow—or ever again—because I’m going to hit the $900 million Powerball.” She added with her signature humor, “Nobody will even notice I’m gone. They’ll just think I’ve had work done.”
Fast forward to the night of the Powerball drawing, and guess what? Kelly didn’t return to the show. Instead, Mark and Maria joked about their losing lottery tickets, lamenting their missed opportunity to strike it rich. Mark, who shares three kids—Michael, Lola, and Joaquin—with Kelly, recounted her words with a laugh: “Kelly said, ‘I won’t be seeing you guys tomorrow, because if I win, I’m not showing up.’”
Would Kelly Really Ditch Her Family for the Lottery?
Maria couldn’t help but tease Mark, asking if Kelly would ever “ditch” him if she actually won the jackpot. Mark, ever the comedian, quipped, “Well, she wasn’t going to show up to work. She was in bed when I left. She was there. She was going off to do stuff, but wait … what if she’s not home when I get back?” It was all in good fun, of course, but it had the audience laughing and wondering about the possibilities.
What’s Keeping Kelly Busy?
While some might speculate about Kelly’s absence, the truth is, she’s been busy focusing on another exciting project. Outside of Live With Kelly and Mark, Kelly has been hosting a game show called Generation Gap. She took to her Instagram Stories on Thursday night to promote a new episode of the competition series, showing just how dedicated she is to her craft. Thankfully for fans of Live, Kelly hasn’t made any official announcements about leaving the show. So, it seems like she’s sticking around for now.
Looking Ahead
For now, it seems like Kelly is just taking a little break to focus on her other projects. Fans of Live With Kelly and Mark can breathe easy, knowing that there’s no official word about her leaving the show. So, whether it’s hosting game shows or making lighthearted jokes about the lottery, Kelly Ripa continues to keep us entertained—and that’s something we can all look forward to.
