Imagine you’re scrolling through your feed late at night when a headline suddenly stops you cold: News about Kelly Ripa’s son, 22. He’s been confirmed to join Live as a guest co-host.
Your heart skips a beat. Could it really be true that the quiet young man you’ve mostly seen in family photos is about to step into that bright, high-pressure studio? Before you scroll past, stay with me until the end, because we’re breaking down how this came together, what it means for him and his famous mom, and why this move could surprise even longtime fans.
Kelly Ripa’s son, Michael Joseph Consuelos, has technically grown up in front of our eyes. Many viewers first saw him as a toddler wandering around the Live set when both Kelly and Mark were hosting together. Back then, he was happy waving at the camera or hanging out in the green room.
