Things are about to get way more public for Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos as they enter a new era of their marriage – the one where they host a talk show together.
After several guest appearances, Mark is ready to step in for Ryan Seacrest as the permanent host of Live! with Kelly and Ryan, soon to be Live! with Kelly and Mark.
Speaking with People about looking forward to their show and what they expect coming out of it, they opened up about their relationship with fame and what being an open book is like in front of millions.
This discussion led them to bringing up their three children, Michael, 25, Lola, 21, and Joaquin, 20, and it was clear that their parents couldn't be more proud.
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As are their loyal fans, with Kelly explaining how many would say to them that they'd been named after their characters on All My Children, Haley and Mateo. "People have been so kind to us.
"And now our children, who are adults, meet people who will come up to them, whether they're in a coffee shop or library, what have you, and say 'Oh, I've watched you grow up, I'm so proud of you.' And that means something to us."
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While Kelly promised an "off the rails" time as the married couple prepares to assume the mantle as co-hosts, she did promise one thing that wouldn't be happening, thanks to some inspiration from GMA3's Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes.
When asked about the couple on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, she said: "Mark and I have taken a vow of chastity while we'll be working together. I know ABC does not like that TV partners bangin' on the side."
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Mark will replace Ryan as Kelly's co-host on the ABC show on Monday, April 17 after Ryan announced his "bittersweet" departure from Live! back in February.
© InstagramHer husband of 26 years will be her fourth permanent co-host since she joined the morning talk show in 2001 following Ryan, Michael Strahan, and Regis Philbin.
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