Mark Consuelos Takes A Sick Day: What Happened On 'Live With Kelly And Mark'

Well, folks, the new season of Live With Kelly and Mark is in full swing, but it didn't take long for a curveball to come our way. On September 14, viewers noticed something was missing—or, rather, someone. Mark Consuelos wasn’t at his usual spot at the news desk. Instead, Kelly Ripa stepped up with a guest co-host while giving us all the details on why her husband wasn't feeling up to the task that day.

Where's Mark Consuelos? Kelly Shares the Scoop

As the episode rolled on, Kelly Ripa filled everyone in on why Mark wasn’t by her side. Rather than his usual charismatic presence, Mark stayed home due to health concerns. Kelly, the ever-professional host, brought in Deja Vu, who also doubles as the show’s announcer, to step in and keep things running smoothly. Deja did a fantastic job, and the show went on without a hitch. But Kelly wasn’t shy about sharing the full story behind Mark's absence. She explained that Mark had been feeling under the weather, saying, "He was really sick."

Now, let's dive deeper into the backstory. Kelly described the couple's conversation the previous night in their New York City home. They have three kids—Michael, Lola, and Joaquin—and clearly, Mark's health was top of mind. Kelly recounted, "He came down—you know, he tested negative for everything, but he’s really sick. I felt so bad for him." She went on to describe how the morning unfolded: "This morning, he came into the bedroom. He was sleeping in Joaquin’s room last night, and he says, 'Babe, I think I can power through.'"

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Kelly, ever the protective wife, wasn’t having it. She pulled the covers over her face and said, "I really feel like you need to go back to bed. You look and sound terrible. And also, please get out of this room." The audience erupted in laughter, and it was a heartfelt moment that highlighted the couple’s genuine relationship.

Even though Mark wasn’t there, the show went on as usual. Kelly and Deja Vu expertly handled interviews with guests Tamron Hall and Henrik Lundqvist, proving that the team can roll with the punches when life throws them a challenge.

What Happened to Mark's Finger Before He Got Sick?

Before his illness, Mark had another health hiccup to share with the world. During the show’s season premiere on September 5, he revealed that he had suffered a finger injury while playing beach volleyball. Mark, ever the sports enthusiast, was setting a ball when something went awry. He explained, "I felt like it hit my finger just a little strange, and my finger at the tip was at a right angle." Yikes! It sounds painful, but Mark assured the audience that there was no immediate pain.

Kelly couldn’t resist teasing her husband about the mishap. Mark, ever the good sport, explained that doctors diagnosed him with “mallet finger,” which happens when the tendon in the finger is torn. Despite the setback, Mark assured the audience that he was in good hands and would be in a cast for eight weeks. It’s a long recovery, but Mark’s resilience will surely see him through.