Why Kelly Ripa is not hosting Live with Kelly and Mark this week — and what fans can expect next

Kelly Ripa reportedly took week off from 'Live with Kelly and Mark' for Summer vacation; return expected on August 11.

Kelly Ripa has been absent from Live with Kelly and Mark since Monday, August 4, sparking curiosity among fans about her whereabouts. Her absence follows a week after her co-host and husband, Mark Consuelos, also took time off from the show. According to PEOPLE, Ripa is currently on summer vacation and is scheduled to return to the daytime talk show on Monday, August 11.

During her break, a rotation of celebrity guest co-hosts has stepped in alongside Consuelos. The week began with actress and comedian Jackie Tohn, who previously appeared on the show and was praised by both Ripa and Consuelos as a potential fill-in. Tohn shared her excitement about co-hosting, calling it “one of the best days” of her life on Instagram. She was followed by Step Up actress Jenna Dewan, who described the experience as “the most fun day.”

Rita Ora is scheduled to co-host the show on Wednesday, August 6, according to the show’s official website. The rotation of guest co-hosts mirrors the previous week when Consuelos was away filming a television project in Los Angeles. During that time, Ripa was joined by various co-hosts including Jerry O’Connell, David Muir, Carson Kressley, and Steve Patterson. Several of them expressed gratitude on social media for being part of the show.

Ripa’s temporary absence coincides with a particularly busy time for the television personality. On July 29, she and Consuelos premiered their new ESPN docuseries Running with the Wolves, which chronicles their experience as new co-owners of an Italian soccer team. She also recently appeared on Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, adding to her full schedule.

Although her absence was not initially explained in detail on-air, the timing suggests it’s part of her annual summer break. With her return set for August 11, fans can expect Ripa to rejoin Consuelos for their usual morning discussions on current events and pop culture.