Sun Mar 02 22:50:00 UTC 2025: **Kelly Ripa’s Absence from “Live With Kelly & Mark” Sparks Speculation**
NEW YORK, NY – Kelly Ripa’s absence from two episodes of “Live With Kelly & Mark” this week has left fans wondering about the daytime TV host’s whereabouts. Ripa missed Wednesday, February 26th, and Friday, February 28th’s shows, with her husband, Mark Consuelos, joined by the show’s announcer, Deja Vu, instead. Friday’s episode was pre-recorded.
While no official reason for Ripa’s absence was given, the couple are busy preparing for their “After the Oscars Show,” airing live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 3rd. Ripa did appear on Thursday’s show and was also with Consuelos on Thursday night’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in Hollywood.
During their “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” appearance, the couple recounted a humorous exchange from a recent “Live” episode where Consuelos was clearly not paying attention to Ripa. The lighthearted moment highlighted the couple’s playful dynamic and their occasional struggles with maintaining focus during live television. The interview touched on whether similar instances occur at home, with Ripa playfully confirming it happens frequently.
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