Mark Consuelos undergoes ‘major’ surgery after putting it off for a year

See more of our coverage in your search results. Mark Consuelos has finally decided to stop dragging his feet. The “Live with Kelly and Mark” co-host revealed Friday that he is set to undergo “major” toe surgery, telling viewers on air that he would be going under the knife following the show. “Today’s the day,” Consuelos, 55, told his wife and co-host, Kelly Ripa. “I’ve been putting off this toe surgery for about a year.” Mark Consuelos (pictured above with his wife and “Live with Kelly and Mark” co-host, Kelly Ripa) revealed Friday that he was set to undergo “major” toe surgery after putting it off for a year. ABC Consuelos shared that he would be going under the knife immediately following the show that day. ABC When Consuelos asked if she was going with him, Ripa, 55, confirmed she was, quipping, “I’m not resisting the opportunity to video … capture you coming out of your propofol haze.” “That’s right. People say some funny, funny things,” Consuelos replied, before Ripa added, “I have you on video from your last foot surgery.” The “Riverdale” alum admitted he was already feeling “a little loopy” because he hadn’t eaten anything since the day before, which Ripa called “strange” because she had “never heard of fasting for 24 hours before a surgery.” “It’s dumb. … I just want to eat. I could be convinced to eat at any moment,” Consuelos said. Ripa (seen above with Consuelos at the 2026 Tony Awards) confirmed she would be going with him, saying “I’m not resisting the opportunity to video … capture you coming out of your propofol haze.” Getty Images Consuelos (pictured above in New York City in 2019) admitted he was already feeling “a little loopy” because he hadn’t eaten anything since the day before. GC Images He then picked up a piece of paper and began reading off ways to care for a loved one following surgery, including “taking over some of their responsibilities.” “We share responsibilities,” Consuelos said, prompting Ripa to joke, “Don’t worry, I’ll continue to do that.” He then noted that Ripa would have to walk their dog, Lena, which he typically does over the weekend, as well as “be present during the recovery.” Consuelos (seen above with Ripa) picked up a piece of paper and began reading off way to care for a loved one following surgery. kellyripa/Instagram One of the items on the list included Ripa needing to walk her and Consuelos’ dog, Lena, which Consuelos typically does over the weekend. Mark Consuelos / Instagram Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! “That means put your phone down. Take your AirPods out of your ears,” he added. Another item on the list was reminding him why he was having the surgery, which Consuelos joked was so he could “play golf better.” “Is that why you’re doing it?” Ripa asked, to which he replied, “No, it’s arthritic. It’s bad. I need help. It hurts.” Consuelos (pictured above with Ripa exiting “Watch What Happens Live” in 2024) said Ripa should also “be present during the recovery.” GC Images Consuelos joked that he was having the surgery so he could “play golf better,” but clarified that his toe is actually arthritic. Disney Ripa, for her part, had her own list of ways to “stay sane” following surgery, including reading, binge-watching shows on Netflix, journaling and crafting. “I could teach you to knit if you want,” Ripa offered. “I’m going to bedazzle my foot,” Consuelos said. Ripa (seen above with Consuelos in a 2025 Instagram upload) read from her own list of ways to “stay sane” following surgery, including reading, binge-watching shows on Netflix, journaling and crafting. kellyripa/Instagram Ripa offered to teach Consuelos how to knit, to which Consuelos replied, “I’m going to bedazzle my foot.” markconsuelos/Instagram The “All My Children” actor has been on the other side of the surgery-recovery conversation before, when Ripa underwent a procedure of her own. Ripa was absent from “Live” in July after undergoing gum graft surgery, which Consuelos said her dentist had recommended five years earlier. “It’s painful,” Consuelos said at the time. “But she famously doesn’t feel pain. When she goes [to] the dentist, she doesn’t use the Novocaine. But this one hurts, so I know it’s bad.” Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. 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