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Kelly Ripa Returns to Live After Painful Gum Surgery
8 Sep
Summary
- Kelly Ripa returned to Live with Mark Consuelos after gum surgery.
- She was unable to talk for 10 days due to the procedure.
- Ripa explained the surgery was needed because of over-brushing her teeth.
Kelly Ripa has made her live return to Live with Kelly and Mark, co-hosting alongside her husband, Mark Consuelos, for the start of the show's 39th season. Her absence from live installments since July was due to painful gum surgery. Doctors prohibited her from speaking for 10 days following the procedure. Ripa detailed the surgery on her podcast, explaining it was a necessary intervention for her gums, which she attributes to over-brushing.
Consuelos noted that Ripa, who famously tolerates pain well, experienced significant discomfort from this surgery. Several celebrities, including Mila Kunis and Kevin Jonas, filled in as guest hosts during Ripa's recovery period. Pre-taped episodes featuring Ripa aired throughout August while the show was on its annual hiatus before the new season's premiere on Tuesday.