Mark Consuelos found himself in hot water once again on Live with Kelly and Mark after making an unintentional slip about his wife and co-host, Kelly Ripa. 

During Thursday’s episode, the couple engaged in a seemingly harmless discussion about limes, 

but things quickly took a humorous turn when Consuelos made a comment he instantly regretted.

A Conversation About Limes Goes Off Track

As the pair chatted about their favorite foods, Consuelos mentioned that Ripa loves limes. 

This prompted Ripa to reminisce about her pregnancy cravings, saying, “When I was pregnant—do you remember?—I would eat—”

Before she could finish, Consuelos blurted out, “Everything.”

The audience erupted in laughter while Ripa shot him a sharp look, clearly unimpressed by his choice of words. Realizing his mistake, Consuelos began nervously laughing, trying to backtrack.

“Wait, did I—I said that?” he stammered. “It happened. It happened. I actually thought it, and it just—it came out of my mouth.”

Ripa, still unimpressed, asked, “Are you done?”

Ripa Sets the Record Straight

After Consuelos confirmed that he was, in fact, done, Ripa clarified that she had an unusual craving during pregnancy—eating entire limes and lemons, skin included.

“I used to eat whole limes and lemons with the skin on them,” she revealed. “It was a weird food fixture.”

Consuelos then recalled a specific memory from that time in their lives. He described a road trip they took to San Diego for the Soap Opera Digest Awards, where they came across a roadside fruit stand selling limes.

“She’s like, ‘Pull over, I need a lime,’” he recounted. “And you just ate the whole thing.”

Ripa confirmed the story with a laugh, saying, “Yeah, with the skin and everything. Wild, right?”

As Consuelos continued, he mentioned that they had rented a car for the trip. Seizing the moment for a witty comeback, Ripa quipped, “And then apparently, I ate the man selling the limes.”

The hilarious exchange had the audience in stitches, but it also left Consuelos slightly flustered. At one point, he lost track of the conversation entirely.

“Wait, why are we even talking about limes?” he asked, clearly confused.

Ripa didn’t let him off the hook, responding, “You brought up limes. And then you brought up the part where I ate everything when I was pregnant.”

Consuelos Tries to Recover

Trying to shift the conversation back to a more neutral topic, Consuelos started listing the health benefits of limes, mentioning that they contain folate. He jokingly suggested that maybe Ripa’s intense lime cravings were her body’s way of telling her she needed more folate during pregnancy.

Not missing a beat, Ripa playfully fired back, “I had an eight-pound, 10-ounce baby. Did I do my job?”

The Couple’s Playful Dynamic

This latest on-air blunder from Consuelos is just another example of the fun, unfiltered banter that has made Live with Kelly and Mark such a hit with audiences. Fans of the show know that the couple’s dynamic is full of teasing, quick-witted remarks, and the occasional moment when Consuelos unwittingly digs himself into a hole.

While this wasn’t the first time he’s found himself in trouble for something he said on air, it’s clear that Ripa takes it all in stride, often turning his missteps into comedic gold.

More On-Air Antics

This incident comes on the heels of another recent Live moment when Consuelos almost got himself in trouble again—this time over an encounter with glitter at an Italian disco. Ripa, suspicious of his sparkly appearance, jokingly questioned, “Where did you put your face?”

Additionally, Ripa has been noticeably absent from the show on a few occasions recently, prompting fans to wonder about her whereabouts. While no official reason has been given for her absences, her and Consuelos’ schedules have been packed with work and personal commitments, including preparing for their Live After the Oscars special.

Final Thoughts

Mark Consuelos’ latest foot-in-mouth moment on Live with Kelly and Mark is just another example of why fans love tuning in every morning. His playful exchanges with Ripa, his tendency to say things before thinking them through, and Ripa’s sharp, quick-witted comebacks make for great entertainment.

Despite his slip-up, it’s clear that their dynamic remains as strong as ever. And if history is any indication, it won’t be long before Consuelos finds himself in hot water again over something he says—much to the delight of their audience.

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