Meanwhile Consuelos was missing from the show for most of last week, as Ripa told viewers that her husband and co-host was “working on a show out in L.A.” Jerry O’Connell, David Muir, Carson Kressley, and Steve Patterson filled in for Consuelos as co-host.

A series of guest hosts took over for Consuelos last week, among whom were Jerry O’Connell ( July 29 ), David Muir ( July 30 ), Carson Kressley ( July 31 ), and Steve Patterson ( Aug. 1 ). Ripa told viewers that Consuelos was “working on a show out in L.A.”

Why isn't Kelly Ripa on Live With Kelly and Mark this week? Even morning TV's fiercest warriors need a break, it seems. The daytime icon will sit out morning broadcasts of Live, as the popular personality typically takes a short leave from the long-running talk show every summer.