Beloved television host Kelly Ripa has been hospitalized in New York City, leaving fans and colleagues stunned. The 54-year-old Live with Kelly and Mark star — long admired for her humor, warmth, and vitality — was reportedly rushed to the hospital earlier today and remains in critical but stable condition.
Her representatives issued a short statement requesting privacy: “Kelly is receiving the best possible care. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and support and asks for privacy as doctors continue to monitor her condition.”
The news shocked fans who associate Ripa with health and high energy. Known for her dedication to fitness and her unstoppable work ethic, her sudden illness has raised concerns that exhaustion and stress may have contributed.
Sources from the Live production revealed that Kelly appeared “a bit off” in recent days but dismissed it as fatigue. Her husband and co-host Mark Consuelos, 54, reportedly stayed by her side throughout the night as she was admitted for observation and tests.
ABC temporarily paused production of Live, airing reruns as messages of love and prayers flooded social media. Former co-host Ryan Seacrest wrote, “Kelly has the strongest spirit of anyone I know. Sending love and prayers to her and Mark.”
Fellow TV personalities Whoopi Goldberg and Hoda Kotb also shared their support on air, praising Ripa’s unmatched energy and heart.
Kelly’s career began in the 1990s on All My Children, where she met Mark Consuelos, her future husband. Since joining Live with Regis and Kelly in 2001, she has become one of daytime television’s most beloved figures — known for her authenticity, humor, and relatability.
Behind the scenes, Ripa’s relentless schedule has often worried friends. “She never stops,” said one insider. “She’s built her success through constant motion, but even the strongest person needs rest.”
Mark and their three children are now gathered in New York as doctors continue tests. Those close to the family describe the atmosphere as hopeful. “There are positive signs,” one source shared. “Kelly is responding to treatment.”
As #PrayForKellyRipa trends worldwide, fans are sending heartfelt messages, sharing clips of her funniest on-air moments and her most inspiring words. One post summed it up perfectly: “Kelly Ripa has given us laughter and light for decades — now it’s our turn to lift her up.”
For now, her loved ones ask for patience and continued prayers as she focuses on recovery.