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**Kelly Ripa Reveals Birthday Wish: Alone Time From Husband Mark Consuelos**
NEW YORK, NY – Beloved television personality Kelly Ripa celebrated her 55th birthday on Thursday with a surprising on-air admission: she sometimes wants to “scream” when her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos, interrupts her much-needed moments of solitude.
During the celebratory episode of “Live With Kelly and Mark,” Ripa confessed her longing for uninterrupted alone time, citing an article about the importance of de-stressing and regulating emotions in today’s hyper-connected world.
“Sometimes when I’m enjoying my alone time and you come in the room, I want to scream,” Ripa told Consuelos on air, sparking laughter from the audience. She explained that she feels her personal space is invaded when Consuelos finishes his own alone time and assumes hers is also over.
Consuelos playfully countered, noting that the couple’s schedule doesn’t explicitly designate “Kelly alone time.” Ripa responded that she would be “more specific in the future.”
The lighthearted exchange came after Consuelos showered his wife with birthday wishes, calling her his “very favorite person in the whole world.”
Despite the comedic on-air banter, the couple, who met on the set of “All My Children” and wed in 1996, are widely regarded as having a strong and loving marriage. This isn’t the first time the couple has faced intrusions into their private lives, as they recalled a noise complaint from neighbors at a children’s Halloween party in 1999.
“Live With Kelly and Mark” airs weekdays in syndication. Check your local listings for showtimes in your area.
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