Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are known for their playful on-air banter, but their latest exchange had an amusing accusation at its center.
During Wednesday’s episode of Live! with Kelly and Mark, Ripa jokingly called her husband a “dirty liar” after he denied reading her personal journal.
The conversation took an interesting turn when Consuelos, 53, mentioned that his wife, 54, occasionally left her journal out on her bedside table.
Ripa, sensing an opportunity to dig deeper, immediately asked if he had ever taken a peek inside. Consuelos firmly denied it, but Ripa wasn’t convinced.
“You’re a liar… You are a dirty liar,” she shot back with a grin, making it clear she wasn’t buying his claim.
Despite her skepticism, Consuelos maintained his innocence. “I don’t want to know,” he explained. “I just want my reality to be my reality.”
Ripa, still teasing her husband, suggested that he wouldn’t find anything upsetting in her journal anyway. “What I think about you is fascinating,” she said. “I think you would like it.”
A Playful Dynamic That Fans Love
For longtime fans of Ripa and Consuelos, this type of lighthearted exchange is nothing new. The couple, who first met in 1994 while working on All My Children, have built a reputation for their candid and often hilarious interactions both on and off-screen. Their chemistry and playful teasing have been a highlight of Live! ever since Consuelos joined as co-host in 2023.
Ripa and Consuelos’ love story began on the set of the beloved soap opera, where their on-screen romance blossomed into a real-life relationship.
They eloped in 1996, keeping their marriage a secret for three months before the news was leaked by radio personality Wendy Williams.
Nearly three decades later, they remain one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples, raising three children together—Michael, 27, Lola, 23, and Joaquin, 21—while juggling their successful careers.
Susan Lucci Recalls Their Instant Chemistry
Just a day before their journal-related banter, Ripa and Consuelos were mentioned in another nostalgic conversation about their early romance.
All My Children legend Susan Lucci, who played Erica Kane on the soap for its entire 41-year run, shared her memories of witnessing their instant connection.
During an event at New York’s 92nd Street Y celebrating the 55th anniversary of All My Children, Lucci reminisced about watching Ripa and Consuelos audition together.
“I just have to say something about Mark and Kelly,” she began, according to People.
Lucci recalled how obvious their chemistry was, even from the very beginning. “I was happy to be in the hair and makeup room watching their audition scenes, and we were all like: ‘Oh, get a room!’” she laughed.
Turning to Ripa, she added, “The chemistry between you two was coming right through the screen.”
From Soap Stars to Morning Show Hosts
The couple’s connection on All My Children didn’t just spark a romance—it launched both of their careers. After leaving the soap opera, Ripa became one of the most recognizable faces in daytime
television
, first co-hosting Live! with Regis and Kelly and later continuing the show with various co-hosts, including Michael Strahan and Ryan Seacrest.
Meanwhile, Consuelos took on various acting roles in shows like Riverdale, while also frequently making guest appearances on Live! alongside his wife.
In 2023, their professional paths crossed again when Consuelos officially joined Live! as Ripa’s permanent co-host. Their natural chemistry and unfiltered conversations have made the show even more entertaining for their dedicated audience.
Secrets, Laughter, and a Strong Marriage
Despite their fun back-and-forth, it’s clear that Ripa and Consuelos have built a strong foundation based on love and laughter.
Their journal debate—whether a real concern or just playful teasing—was yet another example of their easygoing relationship.
While Ripa may still believe her husband is a “dirty liar” when it comes to her journal, it’s all in good fun.
And if there’s one thing fans know about them, it’s that they’ll always find a way to keep their conversations lively and entertaining—both on-screen and at home.
