Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have unlocked a new relationship goal: having your partner be your “human Audible.”
During an episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, Consuelos shared with viewers that he had a memorable evening in New York the night before. His wife and co-host, Ripa, mentioned that he had been in the company of important people, dubbing them “the heavy hitters.”
Consuelos disclosed that he attended a book party the previous night, surrounded by highly intelligent individuals. He humorously expressed his hope that their intelligence might somehow rub off on him through osmosis.
Ripa added, “I saw how proud you were when you walked in clutching your book.”
Although Consuelos admitted to forgetting his own book backstage, the book he had been reading was identified as Meenakshi “Meena” Ahmed’s Indian Genius: The Meteoric Rise of Indians in America. He praised Ahmed as a remarkable individual, describing her as a formidable presence who has a profound impact on those around her.
He continued singing the praises of Ahmed’s book, sharing that she “wrote this book about the great immigrants that came from India and have not only changed the fabric of life here in the United States, but across the world.”
Eventually, with the help of Live EP Michael Gelman, the book was placed on the co-host’s desk, where Consuelos could pick it up and show the audience.
“Anyway, it was a good night for me,” he added.
Consuelos’ praise convinced Ripa to check it out, and she even offered to “read it aloud” to him.
Consuelos asked, “Will you read it to me?”
Ripa replied, “Yes, I will. I will happily read it to you.”
Consuelos quipped, “Because I love you as my Audible.”
Ripa explained, “I am his human Audible. When he’s reading a book and he starts falling asleep, he’s like, ‘Will you read me this?’ And I say, ‘They have Audible versions.’ And he’s like, ‘I like the way you do it.’”
With a smile on his face, Consuelos agreed, “Nothing makes me happier.”
Live with Kelly and Mark airs on weekdays. Check out their website for your local listings.
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