In a playful moment on Live with Kelly and Mark, co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos took a lighthearted jab at their show’s early time slot, suggesting that they could swap airtimes with ABC’s The View to enjoy what Ripa referred to as the “best workout hour” of the day.
The couple’s teasing remarks quickly became a fun discussion, one that left both their audience and Live’s executive producer, Michael Gelman, laughing.
It all started during the Tuesday, May 20 episode of Live, when Consuelos, who had been working out at the crack of dawn, shared with Ripa that he had opted for an early morning session instead of his usual afternoon workout.
Ripa, ever the witty spouse, couldn’t resist teasing her husband. “What is going on with you? Who are you getting ready for?” she joked, questioning why he was up and at the gym so early.
Consuelos explained that he had to adjust his schedule to accommodate a golf game in the afternoon, but Ripa, never one to miss an opportunity for humor, quipped, “How you suffer for your craft.”
Despite the teasing, Consuelos defended his early workout habit, explaining that getting up at 6 a.m. to work out wasn’t as bad as it seemed. “Working out at 6 a.m. is great,” he said, adding that he felt it was the best way to start his day.
However, Ripa wasn’t convinced, and she swiftly responded, “Working out at the time we typically work out is not great. Working out at 6 a.m. isn’t great. Do you know the best workout hour?
Right now.” She then launched into a playful discussion about how 9 a.m. was scientifically proven to be the perfect time for exercise, citing “studies” that she humorously claimed were backed by experts.
Ripa continued her mock complaint, saying that the early morning Live show schedule was “interfering with my physical fitness,” making it clear how much she valued her fitness routine.
But it was when the conversation took a fun twist that the audience got the most entertainment. The duo jokingly suggested swapping their show’s time slot with The View, which airs weekdays at 11 a.m. ET.
“We should move it to, like, 11 o’clock. The View won’t mind, right?” Consuelos asked, clearly having fun with the suggestion. Ripa eagerly joined in, exclaiming, “We could swap with The View!”
The idea seemed to delight the pair, with Ripa elaborating, “That way, we could still be physically fit and host the show.”
Gelman, who was seated behind the scenes, chimed in with a playful comment, muttering, “That’s a great idea,” while Ripa continued, describing how the change would be “perfect” for their daily routines. Of course, while the suggestion was made in jest, it highlighted the pressures of early morning work hours that come with hosting a live show.
Despite the humor in their comments, the reality is that ABC’s executives and The View’s panelists—Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Ana Navarro, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Sara Haines—are unlikely to relinquish their coveted 11 a.m. time slot.
The View has long been a staple in daytime television, and its current time slot is firmly entrenched in the network’s schedule.
For Ripa and Consuelos, the early morning grind of hosting a show, followed by a day of interviews, rehearsals, and other commitments, has its toll. Recently, Ripa opened up about how the couple’s demanding work schedule often leaves them feeling exhausted.
On May 13, Ripa confessed to her audience that she and Consuelos were particularly tired after staying out late the night before. “We don’t go out on school nights, but we were out. Right away, when you see us out on a school night, it’s like looking at unicorns in the wild,” she admitted with a laugh.
Ripa’s exhaustion was further underscored when she yawned on air, admitting that the couple’s late-night outings were a rare occurrence, and when they did go out, they were completely out of their element.
“We don’t know how to find our seat, we don’t know how to eat,” she joked, making light of their fatigue in a relatable moment for viewers who might also struggle with maintaining a balance between work and personal life.
While the idea of swapping airtimes with The View was just a playful exchange, it gave the audience a glimpse into the lives of two TV hosts who, despite their larger-than-life personas, face similar challenges that many working professionals do—time constraints, exhaustion, and the struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
The lighthearted comments from Ripa and Consuelos reminded fans that even in the world of glamorous television personalities, life isn’t always as glamorous as it appears on screen.
The exchange also highlighted the ongoing chemistry between Ripa and Consuelos, who continue to captivate audiences with their dynamic on-air partnership.
Whether it’s sharing jokes about their personal lives or making tongue-in-cheek remarks about their show’s schedule, Ripa and Consuelos’ playful banter keeps viewers engaged and reminds us that even in the demanding world of live television, humor, and love go a long way.
As for The View, it seems unlikely that the show’s iconic 11 a.m. time slot will be up for grabs anytime soon, but Ripa and Consuelos’ lighthearted proposal has certainly given fans something to chuckle about.
For now, it looks like the duo will continue to navigate their busy morning schedule while sharing their laughter and relatable moments with the world.
