Published May 7, 2026, 11:30 a.m. ET

Thursday’s Live with Kelly and Mark was missing half of its signature co-host couple.

Instead of Kelly Ripa , Mark Consuelos led this morning’s live episode alongside Jane Krakowski . While Krakowski has served as a guest co-host on Live in the past, Consuelos noted that she had not co-hosted since they moved to their downtown studio.

Krakowski teased, “It’s gorgeous, the lighting is lovely. A girl’s best friend.”

Today, Consuelos and Krakowski sat down with Michael star Jaafar Jackson and Top Chef host Kristen Kish , in addition to spotlighting some bargains in the show’s “Shopping Day at Live ” segment with Monica Mangin.

Ripa’s absence this morning precedes Live ‘s special “I Love Mom” show on Friday, which will feature guests Lindsay Hubbard , and Jerry O’Connell and his mother.…