It’s a moment of triumph for the dynamic duo of daytime television! Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, the beloved hosts of Live with Kelly and Mark, have etched their names in the annals of Emmy glory. Their seamless chemistry and infectious energy have earned them their first joint Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding daytime talk series host.
But the celebration took an unexpected turn as the couple found themselves across the pond, basking in the joys of family time with their daughter, Lola, in the vibrant city of London. While they missed the opportunity to grace the stage and deliver their acceptance speech in person, their heartfelt words resonated through the airwaves of their beloved show.
A Delayed but Heartfelt Acceptance
As the news of their triumph reached them, Consuelos recounted the moment with a touch of humor. “Jerry O’Connell texted me, ‘Hey, if you guys win, can I give the acceptance speech?’ I said, ‘Yes.’ He said, ‘Who do you want to thank?’ I said, ‘Thank Ryan Seacrest,'” he shared, acknowledging their former co-host with a playful nod.
Ripa, still in a state of disbelief, expressed her gratitude to her husband, saying, “Thank you, Mark, for being an incredible, incredible partner. You make it look easy, and it is not easy, and the ease at which you do this job inspires me and all of us every single day.” Her words echoed the sentiment of their unbreakable bond, both on and off the screen.
A Tribute to the Daytime Dynasty
Consuelos, ever the doting husband, couldn’t resist sharing his own heartfelt appreciation for his wife’s accomplishments. “My dad always told me to marry somebody who’s better than you and try to work with people who are way better than you as well. So I’ve done both those things. So thank you. Thank you for holding me up. I appreciate it.”
With a playful jab, he affectionately dubbed Ripa the “Tom Brady of daytime,” a nod to her six previous Emmy wins during her two-decade stint as co-host of Live. The couple’s shared reflection on the significance of their daytime television careers was a poignant moment, as Ripa echoed, “It’s everything.”
A Family Affair Across the Pond
While the Emmy triumph added a celebratory note to their London adventure, the trip itself was a cherished family moment. Their only daughter, Lola, has been living in the British capital for several months after meeting a British boyfriend while studying abroad there.
Ripa had previously visited Lola for a girls’ weekend, relishing the opportunity to spend quality time with her daughter without the distractions of work or other family members. “We were saying that we’ve never had just a mother-daughter trip, just the two of us, that didn’t involve either work or some sporting event or being surrounded by other kids or a younger sibling or an older sibling,” Ripa shared, highlighting the special bond they share.