Kelly Ripa, co-host of 'Live with Kelly and Mark', recently sparked a lively debate on air when her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos, suggested she consider going to law school. The discussion arose after Ripa admitted to spending an evening engrossed in court TV coverage, specifically following the Karen Read trial. Consuelos, noticing her interest, playfully suggested she might be missing her true calling.
From Daytime TV to the Courtroom?
“You should go to law school,” Consuelos quipped, planting the seed of an intriguing career change in Ripa’s mind. Ripa responded that she has missed being a judge, jury, and attorney. Consuelos then joked she would be an executioner.
Ripa jokingly acknowledged her aptitude for both prosecution and defense, but then asked, “Do I want to be the world’s oldest law student? I don’t know.” She expressed concerns about the potential media scrutiny if she were to fail the Bar Exam.
'Live with Kelly and Mark' Ratings Soar
Aside from the legal aspirations, 'Live with Kelly and Mark' is enjoying a surge in popularity. The show, featuring a week of star-studded guests including Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Ryan Phillippe, has seen a significant increase in viewership. The show has grown for the second week in a row in all key measures, including Total Viewers (+2%), Households (+3%), Women 18-49 (+7%) and Women 25-54 (+10%).
The show’s success extends beyond a single week. 'Live' has consistently ranked as the number one talk show in syndication for 121 consecutive weeks, leading its closest competitor by a significant margin. Its appeal extends to women, holding the top spot in the Women 18-49 demographic for 33 straight weeks.
A Daytime TV Powerhouse
For the fifth consecutive season, 'Live' remains syndication's top talk show in all key measures. It also holds the title of most-watched entertainment talk show on television for the fifth straight season, making it a daytime TV powerhouse. Whether Kelly Ripa pursues a legal career remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: 'Live with Kelly and Mark' is a force to be reckoned with in the world of daytime television.