Mark Consuelos, co-host of Live with Kelly and Mark, is facing a health issue he’s been postponing for about a year—surgery on his arthritic big toe. During the episode aired on September 25, 2025, he explained the pain had become significant enough to warrant the procedure, which he described as “major surgery.”
Consuelos humorously engaged with his wife and co-host, Kelly Ripa, as she joked about the seriousness of his operation. Despite Ripa’s light-hearted comparisons, he firmly highlighted the necessity of the surgery, pointing out that it severely impacted his ability to stand and walk comfortably. He mentioned having experienced ongoing foot issues due to his soccer-playing days, including a previous turf toe condition and past surgery on his left foot.
Ripa planned to accompany him to the surgery, intrigued by his potential antics post-anesthesia. The couple discussed recovery strategies, including reading and journaling, while Consuelos humorously suggested he might “bedazzle” his recovery boot. Notably, he was fasting before the surgery, feeling a bit “loopy” during the show due to hunger.
Despite the procedure, reports indicated that Consuelos expected to return to Live shortly afterward, unlike Ripa, who had a lengthy recovery after her gum graft surgery.
