During a recent episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, Kelly Ripa caught both viewers—and her husband, Mark Consuelos—off guard when she brought up the surprising topic of divorce, live on air.
The 54-year-old TV host sparked a lively conversation by introducing the concept of “gray divorce,” referring to the growing trend of couples over 50 calling it quits.
Kelly shared that she’d stumbled upon a thought-provoking article about this rising phenomenon and couldn’t help but bring it up during the show. But her husband’s reaction was priceless.
“I was talking to Mark about it, and he got really defensive,” Kelly admitted, drawing laughter from the audience.
Mark, 53, jumped in, recalling the moment with a chuckle: “You came home from that trip and said, ‘I read this amazing article!’”
The conversation took a playful turn when Kelly joked that the article was so convincing it almost had her considering a “gray divorce” herself. While the humor was clear, the exchange sparked a buzz among viewers—some laughing along, others intrigued by the candid discussion.