Mark Consuelos Opens Up About Kissing A Stranger During Championship Celebration

Elta Ritchie 17 May 2025

Hey there, friends! So, Mark Consuelos, the charming husband of Kelly Ripa, recently dropped a bombshell on their show, Live With Kelly and Mark. He admitted to locking lips with someone other than his beloved wife during a wild celebration. Now, before you get the wrong idea, let me tell you the whole story. It all happened while Mark was in Italy celebrating his soccer team, Campobasso 1919, winning the championship. Can you imagine the excitement in the air? That's exactly what led to this unexpected smooch.

Let’s rewind to the scene: Mark, who's 53 years young, was caught up in the whirlwind of emotions after finding out that his team had clinched the title. The energy was electric, and the adrenaline was running high. In the middle of all this chaos, something totally unexpected happened. Mark, who co-owns the team, was running toward the fans to share in their joy when he spotted a woman who he described as "maybe someone else's aunt." They locked eyes, and in that moment of pure elation, they both leaned in and kissed through a glass barrier. Talk about spontaneous!

Mark Shares the Details of the Kiss

During an episode of Live With Kelly and Mark, the actor recounted the moment with a mix of humor and honesty. He explained, "In the adulation, in the celebration, on the field, when we found out that the other team tied and we are champions… we ran over to our fans." Mark went on to describe how he saw the woman in the crowd, and they both shared a moment of pure excitement. "I’m running… and I see this lady, let’s call her my aunt — maybe someone else’s aunt — and we look at each other and we’re so excited and there’s this glass and we come to the glass, and you know what? I kissed her," he confessed.

Now, you might be wondering if Kelly, also 53, was upset about this little peck. Not at all! In fact, she playfully asked Mark if there was "footage" of the kiss. Unfortunately, it seems the cameras missed this spontaneous moment, but Mark didn’t let that stop him from recreating it for the audience. With a big grin, he joked, "I laid one on her. It was a smooch, but it was passionate." Talk about keeping things light and fun!

Love Still Strong After 28 Years

Despite this unexpected kiss, Mark and Kelly’s marriage remains as strong as ever. In fact, they celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary just days later on Wednesday, May 1. Mark took to Instagram to express his gratitude for his amazing wife, writing, "Forever thankful you decided to go on this crazy, beautiful ride with me. Happy 28th anniversary. Love you @kellyripa." It’s clear that their love continues to thrive, even with a little excitement thrown into the mix.

Mark Consuelos tells Kelly Ripa he kissed someone another woman — ABC/MICHAEL LE BRECHT II

Kelly, too, took to Instagram to honor her husband with a heartfelt tribute. She shared, "Squeezing 28 years into 10 pics is not possible, but you get the idea. Happy anniversary to the love of my life @instasuelos ♥️ So grateful to you for all the dreams come true." It’s clear that their love story is one filled with laughter, adventure, and mutual respect.

Mark’s Journey on Live with Kelly

Speaking of dreams come true, Mark and Kelly have also been enjoying their time on Live with Kelly and Ryan, now renamed Live with Kelly and Mark. Mark officially joined the show as a cohost in April 2023, replacing Ryan Seacrest. In the year since, he’s been making waves with his charm and authenticity. As Live producer Michael Gelman told Deadline, "Together Kelly and Mark deliver that rare authenticity that viewers crave. This past year has been so much fun for the entire Live family – with a lot of laughs both on and off camera. It’s been fantastic watching their real-life dynamic thrive on the show." It’s safe to say that Mark’s journey on the show has been nothing short of remarkable.