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Kelly Ripa Jokes: Most Marriages End in Homicide

9/19/2025

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Kelly Ripa humorously remarked that most marriages "end in homicide," surprising her husband Mark Consuelos on their show.
She pointed out that while divorce rates are declining in the U.S., marriage rates are also falling, implying a connection.
Ripa believes that marrying later in life leads to stronger unions.
The couple, married for nearly 28 years, eloped in Las Vegas in May 1996.
Consuelos recalled a painful week during a brief breakup before proposing, highlighting trust and individuality as vital to their relationship.

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Kelly Ripa humorously remarked that most marriages "end in homicide," surprising her husband Mark Consuelos on their show.
She pointed out that while divorce rates are declining in the U.S., marriage rates are also falling, implying a connection.
Ripa believes that marrying later in life leads to stronger unions.
The couple, married for nearly 28 years, eloped in Las Vegas in May 1996.
Consuelos recalled a painful week during a brief breakup before proposing, highlighting trust and individuality as vital to their relationship.