Where is Kelly Ripa today?
LONGTIME host Kelly Ripa took an unexpected break from TV screens on November 29, 2023, which left many Live with Kelly and Mark fans curious about her whereabouts.
The show’s resident DJ, Deja Vu, filled in as Kelly’s replacement alongside Mark Consuelos.
Where is Kelly Ripa today?
Ripa was absent from the morning show on November 29, 2023.
Meanwhile, cohost Mark welcomed the show’s resident DJ, Deja Vu to the desk as a guest host.
Kelly’s husband made sure to give viewers an explanation of his wife’s whereabouts stating the beloved host has laryngitis.
He shared: "Yesterday you could tell she was losing her voice a little bit. It’s gone, it’s lost."
Mark assured fans that "she's gonna feel better and is just resting a little bit."
He said on Tuesday night he "was quarantining" to ensure he "didn't get the laryngitis."
Mark, who shares three children with Ripa, did not reveal when she would return to Live.
When did Mark Consuelos join Live with Kelly?
Mark Consuelos joined his wife on Live in April 2023.
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When the news broke, Kelly told : "To have Mark join me at that desk every day, it's a dream come true.
"We've been so uniquely blessed."
Mark gave his own insight on the new career move saying: "I had filled in so many times and had a blast every single time.
"Some people would die to have this opportunity. No one does it like she does. ... I can't think of anybody that I feel more safe with, and protected by, than Kelly."
Kelly previously starred on the show alongside Ryan Seacrest, which was then called Live with Kelly and Ryan.
It was produced by Michael Gelman. Over 30 years ago, he said: “The real concept of the show, in a symbolic sense, is that they are husband and wife. They have their coffee mugs and they're chit-chatting about what's going on."
The show has had various hosts since 1983 when it was a local broadcast. Since 1988, the show has aired nationwide.
The show has undergone many changes to its title throughout the years.
The show was previously known as:
- The Morning Show (1983–1988)
- Live with Regis and Kathie Lee (1988–2000)
- Live with Regis (2000–2001)
- Live with Regis and Kelly (2001–2011)
- Live with Kelly (2011–2012, 2016–2017)
- Live with Kelly and Michael (2012–2016)
What is Kelly Ripa's net worth?
Over the years Ripa has accumulated an impressive net worth.
Ripa has an estimated net worth of $120 million with a $22 million annual salary, according to .
Ripa first gained national exposure back in 1986 after being cast as a regular dancer on Dancin' On Air.
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In 2001, Ripa started her hosting career alongside the late Regis Philbin on the morning talk show, Live with Regis and Kelly.
Following Philbin's retirement in January 2011, he was replaced by Michael Strahan before Ryan joined in 2017.