Kelly Ripa Undergoes Surgery, Leaving Her Unable to Speak, Husband Shares
Mark Consuelos said Ripa is recovering well but cannot talk and must follow soft-food restrictions after the procedure, which usually takes one to two weeks to heal.
- On Monday, July 27, 2026, Kelly Ripa missed 'Live with Kelly and Mark' to recover from gum graft surgery, as Mark Consuelos confirmed her absence during the broadcast.
- Gum graft surgery 'replaces the lost tissue around your teeth,' though Ripa, 55, had delayed this necessary periodontal procedure for several years to continue her television career.
- Ripa is 'doing well, she's doing great,' Consuelos said, though the recovery has been 'painful,' requiring her to avoid talking, eating soft foods, and examining the surgical site.
- Kevin Jonas from the Jonas Brothers stepped in to co-host on Monday and will return Tuesday, while guest hosts Mila Kunis, Pamela Adlon, and Scott Foley fill in for the remainder of the week.
- The recovery period typically lasts one to two weeks, with doctors noting that common side effects including swelling should subside within the week.
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Kelly Ripa Misses 'Live' Due To Painful Surgery, Husband Shares Recovery Update
Fans tuning into Live with Kelly and Mark noticed an unfamiliar face beside Mark Consuelos when Kelly Ripa missed the show’s latest episode. Musician Kevin Jonas stepped in as guest co-host while Consuelos explained that his wife was recovering from gum graft surgery and following strict instructions from her dentist. According to TVInsider, although the procedure left her temporarily unable to speak on air, Consuelos reassured viewers that Ripa…
Kelly Ripa Will Be Absent From ‘Live With Kelly and Mark’ For an Extended Period
She recently underwent a “painful” surgery.Kelly Ripa at the Oscars on March 2, 2025.Credit: Getty ImagesThe GistKelly Ripa’s absence from Live with Kelly and Mark will reportedly last weeks as she recovers from gum graft surgery.On the show’s July 27 episode, her husband Mark Consuelos explained that the procedure has left her unable to talk.Several stars will be filling in for Ripa, including Mila Kunis, Carrie Coon, and Pamela Adlon.As Kelly …
Kelly Ripa to Miss 3 Weeks of Talk Show Due to Surgery, Mark Consuelos Shares Update on Her Ability to Speak
Kelly Ripa will be missing several weeks of her Live! talk show amid her recovery from surgery. The talk show […] The post Kelly Ripa to Miss 3 Weeks of Talk Show Due to Surgery, Mark Consuelos Shares Update on Her Ability to Speak appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News and Gossip
Mark Consuelos Has Surprise Co-Hosts on 'Live' This Week, Including a Jonas Brother, a 'Scandal' Legend & More
If you tuned into Live with Kelly and Mark this week, you may have noticed something a little different. No, it’s not the set (that already got a refresh), it’s the person sitting beside Mark Consuelos. Kelly Ripa was noticeably absent from Monday’s episode, and it looks like she’ll be taking some time away from the show for the rest of the week. Luckily, the lineup of guest co-hosts stepping in is pretty exciting. During the Monday, July 27 epi…
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