An emotional moment unfolded on Live with Kelly and Mark as Mark Consuelos shared deeply personal family news that visibly rocked co-host Kelly Ripa, leading her to break down in front of the camera.

An emotional moment unfolded on Live with Kelly and Mark as Mark Consuelos shared deeply personal news that left co-host and wife Kelly Ripa in tears. Fighting to keep his composure, Mark revealed he would be stepping away from the show for six months, a decision that visibly rocked Kelly and stunned the studio audience. The raw, unscripted moment sent shockwaves through social media, with fans expressing both heartbreak and support for the beloved TV couple.The announcement came unexpectedly during what was supposed to be a routine episode. Midway through the show, Mark gently took Kelly’s hand and addressed the camera, saying, “I want to share something personal with our viewers… For the next six months, I’m stepping away from everything. I need to pause.” Kelly, struggling to hold back tears, added, “We’ve talked about this for a while… and it’s time. It’s the right thing to do.” The studio fell silent as the weight of the news sank in.