Kelly Ripa Misses Show Following Difficult Gum Surgery

WHO:

Fox News - Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, Nick Jonas

US Magazine - Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, Kevin Jonas

WHAT:

Fox News - Kelly Ripa underwent gum graft surgery, which left her unable to speak.

Fox News - Mark Consuelos stated, "Kelly had a little bit – well, it’s not a little – she had a gum graft surgery."

US Magazine - Mark Consuelos confirmed Kelly Ripa was absent from "Live With Kelly and Mark" due to her recovery from surgery.

WHERE:

Fox News - The surgery was mentioned in the context of the "Live with Kelly and Mark" show.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The episode where Mark Consuelos confirmed Ripa's absence aired on July 27, 2026.

Fox News - Ripa is not expected to return to "Live" for the next week.

WHY:

Fox News - The gum graft surgery was recommended to Ripa by her dentist five years prior due to thinning or receding gums.

HOW:

Fox News - The recovery process for Ripa includes not talking, as indicated by Mark Consuelos.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 23:21 UTC)

Kelly Ripa recently underwent gum graft surgery, which has left her unable to speak during her recovery. Her husband, Mark Consuelos, confirmed her absence from "Live With Kelly and Mark," stating that the surgery was necessary due to issues with her gums that had been recommended by her dentist five years ago. Ripa is not expected to return to the show for at least a week as she focuses on her recovery.