Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos recently shared a hilarious mix-up involving a text message and legendary Today show weatherman Al Roker.
The couple, who co-host “Live with Kelly and Mark,” took a trip down memory lane on their morning show,
recalling an incident where a technological glitch led to an amusing case of mistaken identity.
During their conversation, Ripa explained that years ago, she and Consuelos had exchanged phone numbers with Roker after meeting him at an event.
They had discussed making plans for a future dinner, but what should have been a simple exchange of pleasantries turned into an unexpected marital misunderstanding.
At the time, a technical issue with their shared cell phone carrier caused some of Ripa’s incoming text messages to be redirected to Consuelos’ phone.
This glitch set the stage for a particularly confusing moment when Consuelos received a message that he wasn’t expecting.
“[The message said] ‘Hey sweetie, when can we have dinner? Love, Al,’” Consuelos recounted on the show. His immediate reaction was one of shock and confusion. He turned to his wife and demanded, “Who the blank is Al!?”
Ripa, laughing at the memory, quickly corrected her husband, saying, “First of all, it did not say, ‘Hey sweetie.’ That’s you putting your own twist on it!” Despite the minor exaggeration, the sentiment remained the same—the unexpected message led to a moment of playful suspicion between the two.
Entertainment industry fans may find the mix-up particularly funny given Roker’s wholesome, family-friendly image. Of all the possible names to trigger jealousy, Al Roker wouldn’t typically top the list. Fortunately, the misunderstanding was quickly cleared up, with Ripa explaining the situation and reassuring her husband that the message was simply a dinner invitation from their famous acquaintance.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Ripa, Consuelos, and Roker have found themselves intertwined in a humorous situation. On the same episode of “Live,” Consuelos admitted to another Roker-related blunder from years past. While filling in as a guest weatherman on “Good Morning America,” Consuelos mistakenly borrowed one of Roker’s most well-known catchphrases.
“I tried to do the weather,” Consuelos said, shaking his head at the memory. “And I totally bombed it. I even said, ‘And here’s what’s happening in your neck of the woods!’”
For longtime viewers, this slip-up was particularly amusing since Roker’s famous phrase is a signature line from “Today,” a direct competitor to “Good Morning America.” Whether Roker was amused or annoyed by the accidental catchphrase theft remains unknown, but the moment clearly stuck with Consuelos as an embarrassing yet funny memory.
Beyond these anecdotes, Ripa’s phone has been the source of many lively discussions. In November 2024, she made headlines after showing the “Live” audience a nearly nude photo of Consuelos from her phone during a holiday segment. While that moment had fans buzzing, it was all in good fun, much like the latest texting mix-up with Roker.
For Ripa and Consuelos, who have been married for nearly three decades, humor has always been a key part of their relationship. Whether it’s an unexpected text or an accidental career faux pas, they’ve always managed to turn life’s little mishaps into entertaining stories for their audience.
“Live with Kelly and Mark” continues to delight viewers with their candid and relatable moments. Fans who want to keep up with more of their on-air antics can tune in to the show, which airs weekdays in syndication. Check local listings for specific airtimes in your area.
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