Kelly Ripa has given an update regarding her absence from today’s Live with Kelly and Mark talk show. Ripa’s husband, Mark Consuelos, addressed the audience about the Emmy-winning TV host’s reason for absence. Meanwhile, Kevin Jonas joined Consuelos as guest co-host, taking Ripa’s place, in the July 27 episode.
The longtime host addresses her condition following an unexpected absence
During the show, Mark Consuelos revealed the reason for Kelly Ripa’s absence: the aftermath of a dental procedure (via People). Ripa has been recovering from a gum graft surgery, and as a result, was under a doctor’s orders to keep mum for the following week.
“Kelly sends her love,” said Consuelos. “Kelly had a little bit — well, it’s not a little — she had a gum graft surgery.” He revealed that she was recommended to get the surgery over five years ago. Following it, Consuelos assured viewers that Ripa has been “doing well” and said that he is “trying to keep her to follow the rules” as advised by the doctors.
One of the drawbacks of the recovery is that Kelly Ripa would have to be kept away from the talk show. “Wow. That’s got to be the hardest thing she’s ever done,” Jonas joked after Consuelos spoke about her current condition.
Jonas then asked Consuelos if her recovery was painful. “Yeah, it’s painful,” he responded. “But she famously doesn’t feel pain. When she goes into the dentist, she doesn’t use the novocaine. But this one hurts, so I know it’s bad.”
Upon hearing this, Jonas joked that his wife, Danielle Jonas, can also tolerate high amounts of pain. Consuelos responded jokingly, “Well, they do have kids. They deliver kids. We’re not built for that.”
Meanwhile, Kelly Ripa’s representatives confirmed that she is expected to return to hosting next week.
