Kelly Ripa Undergoes Surgery, Leaving Her Unable to Speak, Husband Shares
Mark Consuelos said Ripa is recovering well but cannot talk and must follow soft-food restrictions after the procedure, which usually takes one to two weeks to heal.
- On Monday, July 27, 2026, Kelly Ripa missed 'Live with Kelly and Mark' to recover from gum graft surgery, as Mark Consuelos confirmed her absence during the broadcast.
- Gum graft surgery 'replaces the lost tissue around your teeth,' though Ripa, 55, had delayed this necessary periodontal procedure for several years to continue her television career.
- Ripa is 'doing well, she's doing great,' Consuelos said, though the recovery has been 'painful,' requiring her to avoid talking, eating soft foods, and examining the surgical site.
- Kevin Jonas from the Jonas Brothers stepped in to co-host on Monday and will return Tuesday, while guest hosts Mila Kunis, Pamela Adlon, and Scott Foley fill in for the remainder of the week.
- The recovery period typically lasts one to two weeks, with doctors noting that common side effects including swelling should subside within the week.
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