Kelly Ripa's Backstage Word War Over 'Maxxing'

Kelly Ripa recently disclosed a notable backstage disagreement that occurred on the set of Live With Kelly and Mark. The conflict arose over the selection of topics for discussion, specifically the inclusion of Dictionary.com's chosen word of the year, "maxxing." Ripa voiced her strong opposition to the word, citing its origins in less reputable corners of the internet and its frequent association with terms like "looksmaxxing."

Co-host and husband Mark Consuelos initially dismissed "looksmaxxing" as "stupid." However, his perspective shifted as Ripa elaborated on other derivatives, such as "softmaxxing" and "sleepmaxxing." By the segment's conclusion, Consuelos expressed a newfound appreciation for terms like "proteinmaxxing," indicating a potential shift in his view on the word's versatility.