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Kelly Ripa may not have gotten a car from Oprah Winfrey, but she did receive a valuable piece of career advice.
The Live with Kelly and Mark co-host revealed the wise words of advice she received when she questioned if it was time to finally end her talk show after 25 years.
“Let me give Oprah credit,” Kelly told Variety in an interview published on Feb. 25. “She left her show at the 25-year mark, and I said to her, ‘Should this be my signal?’ She’s like, ‘Don’t leave. Don’t do it. Right now, you’ll regret it.’”
The 55-year-old continued, “She said, ‘With you and Mark, the dynamic, the show is more important than ever. People really relate to it, and they need that in this world of a lot of darkness and an endless 24-hour, never-ending news cycle.’”
Kelly first took Live’s co-hosting reins in 2001 beside Regis Philbin. After he left the show in 2011, Kelly was joined by Michael Strahan from 2012 until 2016 and Ryan Seacrest from 2017 to 2023. Her husband Mark Consuelos, who made several guest host appearances through the years, officially joined the show as her permanent co-host in April 2023.
With Oprah’s advice in mind, Kelly said she can’t help but wonder when she’ll officially walk away from the talk show—but today is not that day.
“I need to actually ask her, ‘You said not to leave at 25, but what year? What are we thinking? Give me an idea of how far beyond 25 I should go,’” she quipped. “But I always say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. We are really having a very good time.”
“I want to see this show stay on the air as long as linear TV lives,” the All My Children alum continued. “The show is far more important than any two hosts, so I just want the show to live forever because it’s a really, really great piece of history. It’s also a great way for people to have worry-free TV that they can watch with their kids.”
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It’s no surprise that Kelly would want to be part of a program that is family friendly. After all, she and Mark share three children together—son Michael, 28, and Joaquin, 22, and daughter Lola, 24—and their kids often make cameos on the talk show.
In fact, Michael recently made a surprise appearance during the Feb. 20 episode in honor of Kelly’s 25-year run on the show. He showed up with a bouquet of flowers for his mom before reminiscing on some of his favorite memories over the years.
“There’s so many,” Michael said. “But if I had to narrow it down to just a handful, I’d say the swamp tour in Louisiana, where I threw the snake on you. That was pretty awesome.”
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Though Kelly and Mark’s other kids could not be there in person—Lola is currently living in London and Joaquin is rehearsing for his Broadway debut in Death of a Salesman—they recorded video messages for their mom, which were also shared during the episode.
“I’m so proud of the life that you’ve made for yourself and for Michael, Quino and me and dad,” Lola said in her recorded message. “We really wouldn’t have anything without you, and I think a lot of people would agree with me that there would be a lot less joy in this world without you and your pretty face on the air every day.”
Joaquin sweetly added, “Love you, proud of you. Here’s to 25 more.”
For a look back on Kelly and Mark’s life with their family, keep reading…
Empty Nest, No Problem
For the first September in at least 20 years that she didn't have a kid to see off to school, Kelly filled the void with a throwback from 2008.
Look Out, Behind You!
Looks like Michael's about to get the drop on his little sister in this pic their dad shared on Lola's 19th birthday in 2020.
Class of 2021
Joaquin is surrounded by love at his high school graduation.
Big Men on Campus
"Looks like @instasuelos just found out he won't be @joaquinconsuelos roommate in the fall," Kelly teased during a trip to Ann Arbor before Joaquin started at University of Michigan.
Kelly took a few days off in March 2022 to watch the Wolverines compete in the Division 1 Wrestling Championships in Detroit.
Still a freshman, Joaquin didn't wrestle this time, but still, Kelly said on Live upon her return, "It took years off my life watching these young men."
Generational Health
The whole family finally made it to Greece and Italy in June 2021 after the pandemic had other plans in 2020.
"Last year's graduation trip for our oldest son and niece was delayed long enough to become a graduation trip for the family newborns as well," Kelly shared.
Heavenly Holiday
This family pic from their Mediterranean getaway turned out so well, Kelly made it their 2021 holiday card.
A Sweet Memory
"Happy Easter from the year 2012 because Lola approved this photo," Kelly captioned this throwback, never missing a chance to tease her perpetually appalled teen on social media.
Beautiful Girls
Mark wished the "spectacular women" in his life a happy International Women's Day.
Apples of Her Eye
"Happy Valentine's Day to the loves of my life!" Kelly wrote from the heart on Feb. 14, 2022.
Nice View if You Can Get It
Kelly celebrated the fruits of her labor on National Sons Day, Sept. 28, 2021.
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Mommy & Son
Kelly and Mark's eldest child, son Michael Consuelos, 24 at the time, posted this sweet throwback photo of him and his mom on her 51st birthday in 2021, writing, "Happy Birthday, Mom!! I hope you have the greatest day ever. You're a badass and an inspiration to everyone. Also, when I call you a T. Rex, I mean it as a compliment. You should know that by now."
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History Repeating
In August 2020, Kelly Ripa shared an epic recreation of an old family photo from 2003 on Instagram. With youngest son Joaquin on her lap and older kids Michael and Lola perfectly in place, we'd say they nailed it despite the fact that, as Kelly noted, "objects may appear larger."
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Glad Grad
In May 2020, Kelly and Mark celebrated eldest son Michael's graduation—albeit a virtual one, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic—from New York University. Marking the occasion, Kelly wrote on Instagram, "And just like that you graduated college. MJC, the joy and pride you have brought our family is indescribable. I love you with all my heart."
All Grown Up
From kids to teenagers! "#tbt 2011 vs. 2019 Les murs sont devenus plus petits," Kelly shared in an Instagram post that showed just how much her kids have grown.
School's Out
"The Graduate #2019," Kelly wrote on Instagram celebrating Lola's final days of high school.
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Star-Studded Walk
Kelly receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015 was an all-hands-on-deck event.
Milestone Moments
Kelly matched her son's gown and the flowers at Joaquin's middle school graduation.
Selfie Time
When your family is this beautiful, you would likely be posing for selfies more often than not too.
Joy to the World
Holidays always bring family together and this famous crew is no exception.
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Family Fun Day
Back in 2003, Kelly and husband Mark Consuelos celebrated the opening night for A Year With Frog and Toad at Maxine's in New York City.
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Red Carpet Pros
Back in 2001, Mark and Kelly took their son to the ATLANTIS The Lost Empire premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City.
Snow Day
Whether they are traveling somewhere hot and tropical or cool and snowy, this family always knows how to have a good time.
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