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Kelly Ripa reacts to Mark Consuelos' birthday tribute
Ripa and Consuelos met on the set of All My Children and married in May 1996; the dog got a better reaction than most guests.
Watch it as it aired: Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger on this story, from Finally, Some Good News at 11:39 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are IMDb's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by IMDb: “Kelly Ripa Reacts to Husband Mark Consuelos’ Bizarre Birthday Tribute”, with reporting from TV Insider, Yahoo Entertainment, CBS19 News and Fox News.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 11:39 PM ET on Finally, Some Good News, by Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger.
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- IMDbKelly Ripa Reacts to Husband Mark Consuelos’ Bizarre Birthday Tribute
- TV Insider'Live': Kelly Ripa Cracks Up Over Mark Consuelos' Reaction to Birthday Surprise March 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- Yahoo EntertainmentI Can't Get Over This Detail In Kelly Ripa’s Birthday Tribute to Mark Consuelos facts used on air
- CBS19 News‘Live’: Kelly Ripa Cracks Up Over Mark Consuelos’ Reaction to Birthday Surprise March 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- Fox NewsKelly Ripa reveals embarrassing NSFW moment with Andy Cohen in warning to fans facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLena is the family dog of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, and for his birthday the show played a video of her wishing him a Happy Birthday.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd Mark got emotional, on live television. Kelly asked if he was crying, and he shouted that it was weird he got emotional.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe shouted it. At his wife. About the dog.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI assume Lena's statement reads: we are pleased with the response and we will not be taking questions.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorKelly's reply was, quote, "He's gonna pee tonight."

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHer Instagram called him a man who loves cake and party hats more than most people, and he agreed.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThen she rolled out a cake and told him to blow out the imaginary candle. They met on All My Children and married in nineteen ninety-six.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'm crying.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe blew out a candle that wasn't there, and the dog still got the better reviews.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe're back same time tomorrow.
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