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Kelly Ripa celebrates son Michael Consuelos' milestone birthday on the air

The Live star is bursting with pride

Ahad Sanwari
Ahad Sanwari - New York
Senior WriterNew York
June 2, 2022
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Kelly Ripa couldn't have been more proud on the latest installment of Live with Kelly and Ryan as she had some big news to share.

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"Settle down, settle down, I have a big announcement to make," she said as she took her seat next to co-host Ryan Seacrest.

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"It is the birthday of my firstborn! Hi Mikey," she adorably said to the camera as the studio audience cheered in honor of Michael Consuelos' 25th birthday.

Ryan then revealed a gaff he made while preparing his own birthday surprise for Michael, sharing that he had a box of gifts ready for the Riverdale star.

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"I tried to Facetime him, and then I realized I was calling Mark Consuelos," he told Kelly. "I sent a 'Happy Birthday' text to your husband."

Kelly then hilariously shared that her phone was starting to confuse pictures of Michael with her husband Mark. "And now, Joaquin is popping up! And I'm like 'oh no, no, no, you don't get to snake your way in there!"

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Kelly marked her son's 25th birthday on the air

They also discussed the signature Consuelos face and smile, which Ryan described as "warm and inviting" and Kelly said: "Sucks you right in. I went for it."

The Hope and Faith star shared several adorable throwback photos of her son in honor of his birthday, including a pair of baby pictures.

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She even included one of the 25-year-old with his younger brother Joaquin, 19, with both wearing matching shirts and Michael flashing a sly grin.

The entire Consuelos clan got together earlier in May to celebrate another big milestone for Michael, that being his graduation from New York University.

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The ABC star shared several throwbacks of her son

He was one of thousands of NYU graduates who finally got the big ceremony they've been waiting for at NYU's signature graduation spot, the iconic Yankee Stadium.

For the long-awaited ceremony, of course the whole family had to show their support for Michael, and Mark as well as their other children, Lola and Joaquin, were all in attendance.

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