Kelly Ripa’s Hilarious Encounter with Mark Consuelos’ Ex at Drive-Thru
In the latest episode of “Live! With Kelly and Mark,” Kelly Ripa shared a delightfully awkward moment she experienced while picking up food at a Florida drive-thru. Imagine rolling up to the window only to be greeted by a woman who casually drops the bombshell, “I used to date your husband.” Ripa’s reaction? Pure incredulity mixed with a dose of humor. “You don’t need to know anything else,” she quipped, capturing the attention of viewers with her witty storytelling. This amusing anecdote was met with a chuckle from Consuelos, who added, “Tampa’s a very loving city!”
But this wasn’t Ripa’s first brush with her husband’s romantic past. She recounted a previous encounter in her New Jersey hometown during her son’s wrestling tournament. While Mark jestingly speculated about running into her exes, fate had other plans, and within moments, they bumped into yet another one of his former flames. “Her sons were good wrestlers, too!” he joked, showcasing the couple’s playful banter that has kept their relationship vibrant after nearly three decades of marriage.
Ripa and Consuelos first crossed paths in 1995 on the set of “All My Children” and tied the knot a year later. Their enduring love story is punctuated by shared experiences and mutual respect, and they often showcase their affection for each other in public appearances. For instance, at the TIME100 Gala in 2024, Consuelos couldn’t help but sing Ripa’s praises, stating, “She looks so nice in the morning,” further emphasizing his admiration for her work ethic now that they co-host “Live!” together.
Their candid and humorous exchanges reveal a couple that thrives on light-heartedness—even when facing the ghosts of relationships past. As Ripa noted, their children are well aware of their parents’ social media presence, often going to great lengths to block any mentions of them online. It’s clear that while the couple enjoys their long-standing love and supportive partnership, they keep things entertaining—much to the delight of their fans.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, People Magazine, Us Weekly
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