Kelly Ripa Makes Candid 'Pregnancy' Confession on LIVE

The TV host opened up about how she conceived her children with husband Mark Consuelos.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:36am

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An abstract close-up photograph of luxurious red satin sheets, using dramatic studio lighting to create a high-fashion, glamorous aesthetic without any visible objects or people.Kelly Ripa's candid confession about her intimate nighttime habits offers a rare glimpse into the personal life of the beloved television host.NYC Today

During a recent episode of LIVE with Kelly & Mark, Kelly Ripa made a surprising confession about how she got pregnant with two of her children. The TV host revealed that she prefers to sleep in 'metallic britches with a code' rather than going commando at night, joking that she 'got pregnant at least twice that way'.

Why it matters

Ripa's candid comments provide a rare glimpse into the personal life of the longtime television personality, offering fans an intimate look at her relationship with husband Mark Consuelos and their family.

The details

While debating whether to wear underwear at night, Ripa told her co-host and husband Mark Consuelos, 'No, I don't want to air it all out. I got pregnant at least twice that way.' She then joked that she sleeps in 'metallic britches with a code' that need to be scanned to open. Ripa and Consuelos have been married since 1996 and share three children together - Michael, 28, Lola, 24, and Joaquin, 22.

  • During a recent episode of LIVE with Kelly & Mark

The players

Kelly Ripa

A television host and actress best known for co-hosting the syndicated morning talk show LIVE with Kelly and Mark.

Mark Consuelos

An actor and television host who has been married to Kelly Ripa since 1996. He co-hosts LIVE with Kelly and Mark alongside his wife.

Michael Ripa-Consuelos

The eldest child of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, currently working in production for Bravo's The Real Housewives shows.

Lola Ripa-Consuelos

The couple's 24-year-old daughter, who is pursuing a music career in London.

Joaquin Ripa-Consuelos

The youngest child of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, set to star in the Hulu pilot 'Foster Dade'.

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What they’re saying

“No, no, I'm not airing anything out. No, I don't want to air it all out. I got pregnant at least twice that way.”

— Kelly Ripa, Television Host

“I sleep in metal britches — metallic britches with a code. You have to scan your eye [to open them].”

— Kelly Ripa, Television Host

The takeaway

Ripa's candid comments about her personal life and pregnancy experiences provide a rare glimpse into the private world of the longtime television personality, humanizing her in the eyes of fans and offering a more intimate understanding of her relationship with husband Mark Consuelos.