Mark Consuelos Stunned By Hilarious Live Show Mishap

On Tuesday, February 18, Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos experienced a hilarious and unexpected moment during the live taping of Live with Kelly and Mark. The couple, who co-host the popular daytime talk show, had to navigate through a series of technical issues, but the real surprise came when an audience member’s cell phone went off in the middle of the broadcast.

Mark’s Ear Piece Malfunction

The trouble started when Mark’s earpiece malfunctioned, causing some strange feedback in his ear. As the feedback noise continued, Mark, 53, asked the production team, “What’s that noise? Is that my mic?” It turned out that the issue was coming from his earpiece. Which was playing audio into his ear. While Mark tried to figure out the technical problem, Kelly, 54, kept the conversation going by discussing current events and then shared a funny story about skipping school as a kid. During this conversation, Mark revealed that he used to forge absence notes from his parents—a playful confession that would soon be overshadowed by a loud and unexpected interruption.

Just as Mark was sharing his story, a loud cell phone ringer suddenly blared from the audience. The ringer completely startled both Kelly and Mark, leaving them both looking shocked. Kelly laughed and joked, “This show has hit the skids!” She then turned to the camera and said, “Tell your mom we’ll call her back! ‘I just saw you on TV!’ That’s how that conversation was about to go!” Mark, still recovering from the surprise, added, “Who knows? I was telling a story, but I don’t care!”

 

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The situation only got funnier when Kelly, during a commercial break, approached the audience member whose phone had caused the interruption. When Kelly asked who had called, the woman casually responded, “A scammer.” Kelly, always quick with a joke, teased her by saying, “Give them your credit card and social security numbers!”

Hilarious Phone Ring Tone

The unexpected moment was shared by the Live with Kelly and Mark team on Instagram. Where fans couldn’t help but laugh at the unscripted mishap. One fan commented, “That’s funny. I thought it was Mark’s mom calling in,” alongside a laughing emoji.

This wasn’t the first time a phone had gone off during the show. Back in June 2023, Kelly had playfully called out an audience member for their phone ringing during the broadcast. Kelly shared that her own phone once went off in church, with Britney Spears’ “Gimme More” ringtone playing. She humorously described how she had to sit through the ringing, embarrassed, as it continued during the service.

Despite the technical mishaps, Live with Kelly and Mark remains a fan favorite. The lighthearted, unscripted moments like these show the real, relatable side of the hosts. Which keeps their audience engaged and coming back for more. Fans appreciate the natural chemistry between Kelly and Mark, which makes the show feel like a cozy, fun chat among friends.