Mark Consuelos shares the ‘painful’ reason Kelly Ripa is absent from ‘Live’
Kelly Ripa is taking time away from 'Live' to recover from a surgery described by Mark Consuelos as 'painful'.
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The brief
Kelly Ripa is currently absent from her role on 'Live' following a surgery. Mark Consuelos has shared that the reason for her absence was 'painful'.
Coverage from People.com, USA Today, Page Six, Yahoo, and Decider emphasizes Ripa's need for recovery time. Reports note that Kevin Jonas has stepped in to fill her position as co-host alongside Consuelos.
Future coverage will likely focus on the guest co-hosting arrangements and Ripa's eventual return to the show after her recovery.
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Quick answers
Why is Kelly Ripa absent from 'Live'?
She is taking time off to recover from a surgery that Mark Consuelos described as 'painful'.
Who is filling in for Kelly Ripa?
Kevin Jonas is serving as the guest co-host alongside Mark Consuelos.
Which outlets are reporting on this?
The news is being reported by Yahoo, Decider, People.com, USA Today, and Page Six.
Coverage (8)
- Kelly Ripa Off ‘Live!’ After “Painful” Dental Surgery The Hollywood Reporter · 2h ago
- Kelly Ripa's painful surgery leaves her unable to speak Fox News · 2h ago
- Kelly Ripa absent from Live after surgery, Mark Consuelos reveals painful details: ‘I know it’s bad’ ew.com · 2h ago
- Kelly Ripa Misses ‘Live’ After Undergoing Surgery: Details Yahoo · 2h ago
- Where is Kelly Ripa? Kevin Jonas Fills In For The ‘Live’ Co-Host Alongside Mark Consuelos Decider · 2h ago
- Mark Consuelos’ Live Guest Co-Hosts Revealed as Wife Kelly Ripa Takes Time Off to Recover from Surgery People.com · 2h ago
- Kelly Ripa is absent from 'Live' following 'painful' surgery USA Today · 2h ago
- Mark Consuelos shares the ‘painful’ reason Kelly Ripa is absent from ‘Live’ Page Six · 2h ago
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