Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have one of Hollywood’s most enduring—and flirtatious—marriages. The Live with Kelly and Mark co-hosts, married since 1996, are famous for their playful on-air chemistry, with Ripa never missing a chance to gush over her handsome husband. Here are some of her most hilariously thirsty moments that left fans—and Mark—blushing.
1. That Time She Called Him a “Sexy Beast” on Live TV
During a 2023 episode of Live, Ripa interrupted a casual conversation about their morning routine to declare, “Let’s be honest, America—I wake up next to a sexy beast every day.” Consuelos, used to his wife’s antics, simply smirked and replied, “And I wake up next to… Kelly Ripa.” The clip went viral, with fans dubbing it “The Ultimate Power Couple Flex.”
2. When She Tried to Get Him Shirtless for a Segment
Ripa has repeatedly attempted to convince her husband to remove his shirt on air. In 2021, she teased, “Mark, it’s getting hot in here. Just saying… the viewers wouldn’t mind.” Consuelos laughed it off, but fans flooded social media with demands for a shirtless episode.
3. Her Not-So-Subtle Admiration During Workouts
Ripa often shares glimpses of their home workouts on Instagram, always with a cheeky caption about her husband’s physique. One post showed Consuelos mid-push-up with the caption: “Personal trainer? More like personal distraction.”
4. The “Pool Boy” Fantasy She Won’t Let Go Of
During a 2022 interview, Ripa joked that if she ever directed a movie, she’d cast Consuelos as the pool boy. “It’s the role he was born to play,” she said. Her husband’s response? “I’d need to work on my tan.”
5. When She Rated His Kissing Skills on Air
In a Live segment about romance, Ripa casually dropped, “Mark is a 10/10 kisser. No notes.” Co-host Ryan Seacrest (at the time) pretended to gag, while Consuelos just shrugged and said, “She’s not wrong.”
Why Fans Love Their Dynamic
Ripa and Consuelos’ playful teasing keeps their relationship fresh—and audiences hooked. As one fan tweeted: “Kelly thirsting over Mark is the content we deserve.”