Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Celebrate Daytime Emmy Win in London
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, the beloved on-air couple, were pleasantly surprised by their ‘unexpected’ Daytime Emmy win for outstanding daytime talk series host. The hosts of Live with Kelly and Mark were not present at the event to accept the award as they were in London visiting their daughter, Lola, who has been living there since graduating from NYU.
Despite missing the ceremony, the couple gave a delayed acceptance speech on a later episode of Live, expressing their gratitude for the honor. Consuelos shared how he found out about the win through a text from Jerry O’Connell and jokingly mentioned thanking Ryan Seacrest in the acceptance speech.
Ripa, still in disbelief upon waking up to the news, thanked her husband for being an incredible partner and acknowledged the support of their audience. Consuelos praised Ripa for her talent and humor, likening her to the Tom Brady of daytime television.
The couple reflected on the significance of the award, emphasizing how daytime television played a crucial role in their careers. Ripa also shared her experience visiting Lola in London, highlighting the special mother-daughter trip they had.
Kelly and Mark’s Daytime Emmy win marks a milestone in their illustrious careers, further solidifying their status as a dynamic on-screen duo. Their dedication to their craft and genuine chemistry continue to captivate audiences on a daily basis.
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