The television host, 54, sparked conversation when she introduced the concept of “gray divorce,” referring to the increasing trend of couples over 50 ending their marriages.
During the segment, Ripa explained that she had come across an article discussing this rising phenomenon and was intrigued by its implications.
However, when she brought the topic up with her husband, he had an immediate reaction.
“I was talking to Mark about it, and he got very defensive,” she admitted, much to the amusement of the audience.
Consuelos, 53, chimed in, recalling how the conversation had started.
“You came home from the trip and you were like, ‘I read this amazing article!’” he said, clearly still processing the unexpected discussion.
As the conversation unfolded, Ripa jokingly remarked that the article was written so persuasively that it made her consider a “gray divorce” herself. While her humor was evident, the exchange sparked debate among viewers, with reactions ranging from laughter to concern over her comments.
