Partners in life – and in work! kelly ripa And Mark Consuelos soaked up some quality time together before officially starting their co-hosting duties Live,
“We really wanted to get away, be with each other and connect before the show,” Ripa, 52, reveals exclusively in the new issue of us weekly, “We were working out together at home, but it was important for us to get away and connect.”
The couple, who have been married since 1996, jetted off to the private island of Mustique in the Caribbean for some last-minute — and much needed — relaxation. “Just knowing that we’re going to be doing something new makes us really appreciate every moment,” explains Consuelos, 52. WeHe added that he enjoyed the opportunities the two had for “intimate dinners” and “discovering new beaches”.
According to Riverdale Actors, the pair “had a good balance” and tried not to spend the whole holiday talking shop before starting live with kelly and mark,
Ripa has been a mainstay of the ABC daytime series for over 20 years. While Consuelos has made several guest appearances on the show, she began her permanent tenure as co-host on Monday, April 17. ryan seacrestdeparture of ,We confirmed in February American Idol host, 48, will be going Live About six years later. His final episode aired on Friday, April 14.)
Sharing the screen is nothing new for Ripa and Consuelos, who met while co-starring all my Children In the 90s. “We have absolutely loved it from the beginning every time we work together,” bonding the author tells We, “we have this shorthand [communication] And always know what the other is thinking.”
Meanwhile, the Spain native is excited to learn from one of the best in the business. “Kelly does an amazing job of preparing me for everything, giving me all her insider tips!” He added that the idea of co-hosting the talk show was “really the two of us together.”
One of the biggest takeaways for Consuelos was learning how to “really be yourself on camera,” he says. “I’m constantly in awe of Kelly. I’m just trying to live up to the energy that she brings every morning.
Ripa has no doubt that her “amazing” husband will settle into his new role seamlessly. “He was so at ease on the show when he was full,” she explains. We, “I know he’ll be amazing.”
When it comes to the biggest benefit of working out with her real-life partner, the New Jersey native jokes, “I’m looking forward to being a carpool buddy!”
Welcoming the TLC singer, the pair took their first episode by storm on Monday Chilly and mental four margolis as their first guest. Throughout the show, Ripa revisited some of Consuelos’ most memorable Live Shows from previous years.
After their big premiere, intonation alum specifically stated We that he “can’t wait to see” how he and Ripa continue to grow. “This show really felt like home today,” he said. “I always feel at home with Kelly, but [working] Together this morning just felt so right.
faith hope The alum said: “Mark did amazing! Even better than I thought. … He’s a natural and I have a feeling it’s going to be great for a while.”
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