In a deeply emotional and unscripted moment on “Live with Kelly and Mark,” Mark Consuelos shared personal news that brought his wife and co-host, Kelly Ripa, to tears. The announcement, which stunned the studio audience, revealed he would be stepping away from the show for a significant period.

The revelation occurred unexpectedly during a routine episode. Midway through the broadcast, Mark gently took Kelly’s hand to directly address their viewers at home.

Fighting to maintain his composure, Mark made his heartfelt declaration. He stated, “I want to share something personal with our viewers… For the next six months, I’m stepping away from everything. I need to pause.”

His words visibly rocked Kelly, who was immediately overcome with emotion. She struggled to hold back her tears as the reality of the situation set in for both of them.

Despite her clear distress, Kelly supported her husband’s difficult decision. She added, “We’ve talked about this for a while… and it’s time. It’s the right thing to do.”

A heavy silence fell across the studio as the weight of the announcement sank in for everyone present. The raw and genuine moment was profoundly affecting.

The shocking segment quickly sent waves across social media. Fans of the beloved television couple expressed an outpouring of both heartbreak and overwhelming support for them.