Why Is ‘Live With Kelly And Mark’ Not Live Today?

Fans who tuned into this morning’s installment of Live with Kelly and Mark were met with the words “previously recorded” briefly displayed on the screen as co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos sat down at their host desk.

However, Ripa and Consuelos’ eponymous ABC morning show has been airing “previously recorded” host chats and interviews for the past week.

Just this morning, the episode featured an interview with Amanda Seyfried that originally aired in June 2023, as well as a “previously recorded” interview with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco.

The episode wrapped up with Consuelos and Live EP Michael Gelman’s memorable cold plunge, which originally aired during the show’s “Aches and Pains” week in July 2023.

So, where are Kelly and Mark? When will Live be live again? Here’s what we know.

Where are Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos?

After shooting four episodes from Las Vegas in February and heading out to L.A. shortly after for their After the Oscars special, it seems as though the co-host couple is taking a vacation. As for their vacay destination, Ripa shared before and after pictures of her and Consuelos’ In-N-Out orders on her Instagram story, and the first picture included a “California” sticker over it. The post was also set to The Mamas and The Papas’ “California Dreamin’.”

Their time off may also coincide with Consuelos’ 53rd birthday, which took place on March 30. Ripa honored her husband and co-host with a sweet video montage set to Boney M’s “Daddy Cool.”

When will Live with Kelly and Mark return to airing live episodes?

Fortunately, Ripa and Consuelos will be back soon! A source told Decider that Live with Kelly and Mark will be back to live episodes on Monday (April 15), with guests Liev Schreiber (Broadway’s Doubt: A Parable) and Carol Kane (Dinner with the Parents).

Live with Kelly and Mark airs on weekdays. Check out their website for your local listings.