Kelly Ripa abruptly DISTANCES herself from Mark Consuelos live on air—claims of public “INSULT” spark gasps, leaving fans wondering if TV’s golden couple is cracking under pressure

Live television took a shocking turn when Kelly Ripa, mid-broadcast, physically distanced herself from husband and co-host Mark Consuelos, claiming he had just “insulted” her in front of millions. What began as lighthearted banter spiraled into an icy exchange that left the audience squirming. Was it all part of the show, or did something real slip through the cracks? As Ripa smiled through the tension, fans were left rewatching the moment for clues. Is there more brewing behind the scenes than viewers realize?

Watch the clip and decide for yourself—check out the full story now.

KELLY Ripa has said that she can’t sit near her husband Mark Consuelos anymore.

After two years of co-hosting LIVE! together, Kelly, 54, has said that she needs to sit on a separate couch from Mark, 53.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on a talk show.
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Kelly Ripa made a confession while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel’s showCredit: ABC

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on a talk show.
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The stunning blond quipped that they needed to sit on separate chairsCredit: ABC

Kelly Ripa on a talk show, speaking animatedly.
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Kelly then spoke about how Mark doesn’t listen to herCredit: ABC

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on a talk show.
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Mark admitted that he often zones outCredit: ABC
Her admission came shortly before he admitted he doesn’t listen to her when they’re hosting their morning show together.

Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the couple sat down for a candid chat.

Mark revealed that it has almost been two years since he started hosting LIVE! with his wife.

Jimmy asked him how it’s going, with Kelly quick to make a joke that implied they had some on-set tension with one another.

“We need two couches,” Kelly joked.

She then added, “I think it’s been great. We don’t really talk about work at home.”

“We don’t have to fill each other in. We already know what happened and how bad or good it was.”

Mark then explained that they both seem to “forget” who had been on the show that day.

Jimmy then played a clip a little while later, which showed Kelly and Mark hosting LIVE! together.

MARK ‘DOESN’T LISTEN’ TO KELLY

In the clip, Mark drifted off and seemingly zoned out while his wife was talking.

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Kelly instantly knew that Mark had zoned out and realized quickly that he was no longer listening to her.

In the clip, Kelly explained how she knew he had zoned out and “wasn’t listening” to her.

Mark confessed that he had in fact zoned out.

“I was just having a moment. I was just literally thinking about lunch,” he later told Jimmy back on the talk show.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on a talk show.
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Jimmy even played a clip from the couple’s show where Mark could be seen zoning out and admitting he was not listeningCredit: ABC

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos laughing on a talk show.
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Kelly explained how she knows Mark so well and can tell when he isn’t listening to herCredit: ABC
Kelly then said how when they are at home, he zones out for “99% of the conversation.”

She quipped, “At least pretend you’re paying attention to me on air. From 9 until 10, it’s not that hard.”

Mark then said, “Sometimes I just take a little nap.”

Live! hosts

Live! has seen many guest and longtime hosts over the decades.

Kelly Ripa
Regis Philbin
Kathie Lee Gifford
Ryan Seacrest
Mark Consuelos
Michael Strahan

Guest hosts include:

Jerry Seinfeld
Reggie Bush
Joel McHale
Seth Meyers
Dana Carvey
Kim Kardashian
Jonah Hill
Neil Patrick Harris
Jesse Palmer
Kristin Chenoweth
Mario Lopez
Andy Cohen

COUPLE’S CHEMISTRY

Fans were quick to react to the couple’s interview with Jimmy.

One person penned, “Awesome couple and their chemistry on the show spills over from their real lives! Both are so funny and fun to watch!”

Another swooned, “How gorgeous are they?”

While a third gushed: “Love them together.”

Kelly and Mark married in Las Vegas in May 1996.

The couple got hitched after dating for about a year after they met on the set of All My Children in 1995.

They have three children: Michael, Lola, and Joaquin.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos in a selfie.
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The couple have been together since the 90sCredit: Instagram/ Kelly Ripa

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos at the Time100 Gala.
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They share three children togetherCredit: Getty