"The New Look": Mark Consuelos Fixes Kelly Ripa’s Lipstick Blunder Live on Air

Mark Consuelos catches a stray hair in Kelly Ripa’s lipstick during the March 23 episode of 'Live with Kelly and Mark,' sparking a hilarious husband-wife exchange.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 24, 2026, 8:49 AM EDT

Source: People

A "Hairy" Situation

The exchange began while Ripa, 55, was discussing friends sharing dog photos on social media. Consuelos, 54, interrupted the monologue to gently address the rogue strand stuck to her face. "There we go, so sorry," he remarked after successfully clearing the obstruction.

Ripa, never one to miss a beat, playfully pushed back on the correction. "I wanted it there," she joked, laughing along with the crowd. "It’s all the rage. People are putting their hair in their lipstick." Consuelos played along, dubbing the accidental gaffe "the new look."

A History of On-Air Gaffes

The couple, married since 1996, has made "real-time relatability" a cornerstone of their hosting style. This latest beauty blunder follows a string of candid moments on the show:

The "Flipper" Incident: Consuelos recently revealed he had to wear a temporary partial denture (a "flipper") while waiting for a permanent tooth implant, admitting he enjoyed popping it out to shock people.