The Real Reason Kelly Ripa And Mark Consuelos Got Back Together

With 24 years of marriage under their belts, it's easy to see that talk show host Kelly Ripa and actor Mark Consuelos have an undeniable bond that's withstood the test of time. They also have adorable on-screen chemistry. Every time Mark stands in for his wife's co-host Ryan Seacrest on Live with Kelly and Ryan the on-screen sparks are undeniable. However, it wasn't always this way. In fact, as the pair once revealed, they briefly broke up the day before they got married! Kelly said in an interview with the Comments by Celebs podcast, "We broke up and we got back together the day before we went off and eloped. He popped the question the day before we got married, but that day, that very day that we got back together, we were at a taping of Regis and Kathie Lee." Kelly explained that, as part of the show's Mother's Day special, one honoree wanted to meet the pair, who played her favorite characters on the soap opera All My Children. But, as Mark told Watch What Happens Live's Andy Cohen, Kelly gave him the silent treatment during the segment, which he said drove him a little crazy. So he rolled the dice and followed her from the set to Central Park, where he apparently got the situation under control. While neither has provided too much insight into what sparked this momentary breakup, the co-stars reconciled and eloped in Las Vegas the next day. As Kelly told Vanity Fair, their soap opera characters had already walked down the aisle multiple times — in real life, one trip to the altar did the trick! For Kelly and Mark, life imitated art, with their All My Children characters Hayley and Mateo living out their own love story on-screen. But while soap operas are known for their constant turmoil, the pair mastered the art of real-life marriage. As Mark told Esquire, they recognize that happiness requires constant learning. He explained, "I guess sometimes you see these public marriages end and you wonder, 'Really? You're going to quit now? It's just been a couple of years, maybe you should try to stick it out.' It's kind of great to have a life together with someone." Kelly echoed this sentiment during an episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan, when she told viewers that although there'll be fights and disagreements, relationships and marriages aren't sprints — they're marathons. As she put it, "There's going to be like, mile 24, when you're like, 'I quit.' But you just got to push through. [...] You're going to fundamentally not agree on things. And if you take a breath, you usually can't remember what you're fighting about." It helps that these two are still "crazy" about each other! Where can we find this kind of love? Keep watching to learn The Real Reason Kelly Ripa And Mark Consuelos Got Back Together! #KellyRipa #MarkConsuelos Key to a successful marriage | 0:00 Ending the jealous streak | 2:35 I wanna hold your hand | 3:47