Mark Consuelos celebrates wife Kelly Ripa’s 53rd birthday with a whale birthday cake on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’.Photo:LiveKellyandMark/YouTubeMark Conseulosis counting his lucky stars thatKelly Ripawas born.Ripa turned 53 on Monday, and her husband marked the occasion on air as they hostedLive with Kelly and Marktogether.“I am so glad that you were born,” Consuelos, 52, told his wife. “It has changed my life tremendously.”Ripa jokingly asked theRiverdalestar what he would be doing if she hadn’t been born, and he said, “I’d be sad and lonely. Probably in a monastery somewhere.”“Yes, you always wanted to be living in a monastery,” she quipped.The longtimeLivehost also shared, much to the chagrin of some viewers, that she’d deduced when her parents had conceived her.“By the way, any of you Oct. 2 birthdays out there, just so you all know, our parents did it on or around New Year’s Eve,” she said, giving a shoutout to any of her birthday twins who were tuning in. “You’re welcome! If I know that then you should also know that.”Consuelos said of the holiday, “It’s a good night. Champagne!”“Lots of champagne,” Ripa agreed.Mark Consuelos celebrates wife Kelly Ripa’s 53rd birthday with a whale cake — and a sweet kiss — on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ Monday.LiveKellyandMark/YouTubeConsuelos didn’t stop at gushing over hiswife of 27 yearson the air, he also shared a sweet tribute to her onInstagram.“Another trip around the sun for the heart and soul of our family,” he wrote in the caption as he shared a video montage of photos of Ripa and their family, including their daughter,Lola, 22, and sonsMichael, 26, andJoaquin, 20. “Happy birthday sexy ♥️♥️ we love you.”Ripa commented on the post, “Thanks babe, i love you ❤️”Kelly Ripa and Marc Consuelos attend the 2023 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 29, 2023.Paul Morigi/GettySharing their love for each other is nothing new for theLiveco-hosts, who have never been shy about their romance.In June, Consuelos opened up abouthow they keep their marriage steamyduring an appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.The former soap opera actor played a game of “Agree or Disagree!” and surprised hostAndy Cohen, 55, as he disagreed with the statement that Ripa is the “hornier” one in the relationship.He also expressed his opinion on “texting a nude photo” given his fame. He said it’s “definitely” a no, even when Cohen clarified that the head could be cut off in the picture.Consuelos also revealed that his bedroom dirty talk is “only in Spanish” and rated himself as an “average five and a half” when it comes to how much of a “cuddle monster” he is.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Live with Kelly and Markairs weekday mornings on ABC.

Mark Consuelos celebrates wife Kelly Ripa’s 53rd birthday with a whale birthday cake on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’.Photo:LiveKellyandMark/YouTube

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Mark Conseulosis counting his lucky stars thatKelly Ripawas born.Ripa turned 53 on Monday, and her husband marked the occasion on air as they hostedLive with Kelly and Marktogether.“I am so glad that you were born,” Consuelos, 52, told his wife. “It has changed my life tremendously.”Ripa jokingly asked theRiverdalestar what he would be doing if she hadn’t been born, and he said, “I’d be sad and lonely. Probably in a monastery somewhere.”“Yes, you always wanted to be living in a monastery,” she quipped.The longtimeLivehost also shared, much to the chagrin of some viewers, that she’d deduced when her parents had conceived her.“By the way, any of you Oct. 2 birthdays out there, just so you all know, our parents did it on or around New Year’s Eve,” she said, giving a shoutout to any of her birthday twins who were tuning in. “You’re welcome! If I know that then you should also know that.”Consuelos said of the holiday, “It’s a good night. Champagne!”“Lots of champagne,” Ripa agreed.Mark Consuelos celebrates wife Kelly Ripa’s 53rd birthday with a whale cake — and a sweet kiss — on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ Monday.LiveKellyandMark/YouTubeConsuelos didn’t stop at gushing over hiswife of 27 yearson the air, he also shared a sweet tribute to her onInstagram.“Another trip around the sun for the heart and soul of our family,” he wrote in the caption as he shared a video montage of photos of Ripa and their family, including their daughter,Lola, 22, and sonsMichael, 26, andJoaquin, 20. “Happy birthday sexy ♥️♥️ we love you.”Ripa commented on the post, “Thanks babe, i love you ❤️”Kelly Ripa and Marc Consuelos attend the 2023 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 29, 2023.Paul Morigi/GettySharing their love for each other is nothing new for theLiveco-hosts, who have never been shy about their romance.In June, Consuelos opened up abouthow they keep their marriage steamyduring an appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.The former soap opera actor played a game of “Agree or Disagree!” and surprised hostAndy Cohen, 55, as he disagreed with the statement that Ripa is the “hornier” one in the relationship.He also expressed his opinion on “texting a nude photo” given his fame. He said it’s “definitely” a no, even when Cohen clarified that the head could be cut off in the picture.Consuelos also revealed that his bedroom dirty talk is “only in Spanish” and rated himself as an “average five and a half” when it comes to how much of a “cuddle monster” he is.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Live with Kelly and Markairs weekday mornings on ABC.

Mark Conseulosis counting his lucky stars thatKelly Ripawas born.

Ripa turned 53 on Monday, and her husband marked the occasion on air as they hostedLive with Kelly and Marktogether.

“I am so glad that you were born,” Consuelos, 52, told his wife. “It has changed my life tremendously.”

Ripa jokingly asked theRiverdalestar what he would be doing if she hadn’t been born, and he said, “I’d be sad and lonely. Probably in a monastery somewhere.”

“Yes, you always wanted to be living in a monastery,” she quipped.

The longtimeLivehost also shared, much to the chagrin of some viewers, that she’d deduced when her parents had conceived her.

“By the way, any of you Oct. 2 birthdays out there, just so you all know, our parents did it on or around New Year’s Eve,” she said, giving a shoutout to any of her birthday twins who were tuning in. “You’re welcome! If I know that then you should also know that.”

Consuelos said of the holiday, “It’s a good night. Champagne!”

“Lots of champagne,” Ripa agreed.

Mark Consuelos celebrates wife Kelly Ripa’s 53rd birthday with a whale cake — and a sweet kiss — on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ Monday.LiveKellyandMark/YouTube

kelly ripa getting fudgie the whale birthday cake

Consuelos didn’t stop at gushing over hiswife of 27 yearson the air, he also shared a sweet tribute to her onInstagram.

“Another trip around the sun for the heart and soul of our family,” he wrote in the caption as he shared a video montage of photos of Ripa and their family, including their daughter,Lola, 22, and sonsMichael, 26, andJoaquin, 20. “Happy birthday sexy ♥️♥️ we love you.”

Ripa commented on the post, “Thanks babe, i love you ❤️”

Kelly Ripa and Marc Consuelos attend the 2023 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 29, 2023.Paul Morigi/Getty

Kelly Ripa and Marc Consuelos attend the 2023 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2023 in Washington, DC

Paul Morigi/Getty

Sharing their love for each other is nothing new for theLiveco-hosts, who have never been shy about their romance.

In June, Consuelos opened up abouthow they keep their marriage steamyduring an appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.

The former soap opera actor played a game of “Agree or Disagree!” and surprised hostAndy Cohen, 55, as he disagreed with the statement that Ripa is the “hornier” one in the relationship.

He also expressed his opinion on “texting a nude photo” given his fame. He said it’s “definitely” a no, even when Cohen clarified that the head could be cut off in the picture.

Consuelos also revealed that his bedroom dirty talk is “only in Spanish” and rated himself as an “average five and a half” when it comes to how much of a “cuddle monster” he is.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

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