“Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Bid Farewell to Live!”Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos share their reflections with PEOPLE as their long-standing daytime talk show, Live with Kelly and Mark, transitions to a new studio location in New York City. The final episode filmed at the former Upper West Side studio aired on April 1, 2025.”It’s going to be challenging to recreate,” Ripa expresses to PEOPLE, highlighting the cherished memories they’ve accumulated during their tenure at the site. The atmosphere was poignant on the set of Live with Kelly and Mark as the show concluded its last taping at the familiar Upper West Side location, preparing to shift to its new downtown address.The studio at 7 Lincoln Square, situated at 67th St. and Columbus Ave., has served as the operational hub for Live for 37 years, witnessing various hosting duos from Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford to the current pairing of Ripa and Consuelos. While Ripa joined the show in 2001 and has co-hosted with different partners including Michael Strahan and Ryan Seacrest, her current co-host is her husband, Mark Consuelos.Consuelos, although officially becoming a co-host in April 2023, shares with PEOPLE the sentimental value the studio holds for them throughout the years. “Our children grew up here,” Consuelos reflects in an interview with PEOPLE following the taping of Live with Kelly and Mark’s final episode at the location, which aired on April 1. “They frequently visited their mom here—it was practically a second home for them.”Ripa and Consuelos, both aged 54, have three children—Michael, 27, Lola, 23, and Joaquin, 22. Reflecting on the past, Ripa recalls, “They used to accompany me to work every day until they started school. They would be with me on All My Children, and later here… when we say they were raised within these four walls, we truly mean it.””Our bond with this building and the people here runs deep,” adds Consuelos. “Some of our dearest friends are part of the Live family, and our kids have strong connections with them as well.”Ripa notes the unique environment that allowed her to balance work and motherhood seamlessly. “Having my kids around was a blessing in a time when maternity leave wasn’t common. They understood the demands of my job here, which is live morning TV, and I could be a dedicated working mother simultaneously. It’s truly a privilege that I don’t take lightly,” she shares, emphasizing the supportive network at the workplace.The Consuelos family’s ties to Live extend beyond their professional relationships, forming a close-knit community that transcends the studio. “Our children have formed lasting bonds with the individuals here, viewing them as more than just colleagues but as extended family,” Ripa points out. “Our producers
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have a special connection to the Live studio, dating back to February 1996. The studio played a significant role in bringing them back together during a challenging time in their relationship. After a brief breakup before their marriage, they coincidentally appeared as surprise guests on the Live with Regis and Kathie Lee show. This unexpected reunion helped them realize their mistake and reaffirm their love for each other. Reflecting on this pivotal moment, Consuelos expressed how seeing Ripa on stage made him realize he wanted to be with her forever. The couple quickly reconciled, and Consuelos proposed to Ripa the following day in Las Vegas. They credit the Live studio for helping them mend their relationship and acknowledge that it holds a special place in their hearts. The show has now moved to a new location at 7 Hudson Square, as part of The Walt Disney Company’s new N.Y.C. headquarters.
