Kelly Ripa Admits She Was Never Wearing Pants While Hosting “Live” from Home During the Pandemic

In a recent episode of *Live with Kelly and Mark*, Kelly Ripa opened up about the unique experience of broadcasting from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emmy-winning host, 55, and her husband, Mark Consuelos, were discussing how the pandemic transformed social behaviours, with more people staying indoors for work and leisure activities. Ripa took the opportunity to share a humorous anecdote about her own relaxed approach to hosting at home.

Reflecting on the challenges of the pandemic, Ripa disclosed, “Some of us have been homebodies all of our lives.” While many were adapting to remote work for the first time, Ripa was already quite comfortable in her home environment. She candidly admitted to a rather unconventional broadcasting choice: throughout the pandemic, she often hosted the show wearing a blouse on the top, but nothing on her lower half. “Guess what? While you were watching the show, I had a blouse on top and nothing on the bottom,” she joked during the broadcast.

Ripa further elaborated on her relaxed broadcasting routine, revealing another playful secret. While on air, she would indulge in Grape-Nuts cereal, cleverly hidden from the camera’s view. “We would go to commercial break and I would be Grape-Nutting it, and then, back to air,” she quipped, highlighting the lighter moments of an otherwise challenging time.

The shift to remote broadcasting began in March 2020, when Ripa and former cohost Ryan Seacrest took to their respective homes. For Ripa, this newfound freedom provided a humorous take on the behind-the-scenes realities of live television. However, she was also candid about some of the more difficult aspects of the lockdown, particularly concerning her hair care routine. Without access to her usual salon, Ripa hilariously documented her struggling attempts to manage her growing grey roots, dubbing the experience “root watch.”

By May 2020, Ripa had shared updates on her greying hair under the hashtag “#rootwatch week 8,” revealing her creative solutions for taming her unruly locks. She described using brown spray on hair clips to conceal the grey strands while appearing on camera. “Gray hair has a different texture… It tends to stand up,” she explained, sharing her frustration with the complexities of maintaining her signature blonde look during quarantine.

Interestingly, Ripa’s light-hearted commentary on her hair became an extension of the broader experience shared by many people during lockdown. As the months passed, she even turned the stages of her hair journey into a personal “2020 calendar” meme, sharing photos that chronicled her hair’s evolution.

Fast forward to 2023, and although Ripa now has access to professional hair care once again, her desire to venture out has not completely returned. In a discussion about socialising post-pandemic, she expressed her wish for dining experiences that match her newfound comfort levels. “I want it dark,” she said, indicating a preference for low-light environments.

Ripa explained her rationale: following early mornings spent in studio makeup and the general rush of a vibrant career, she desires to keep her evenings as relaxed as possible. “I want to be able to wear comfortable clothes,” she asserted, adding with a chuckle that her ideal night out could just as easily take place at home.

These revelations not only provide insight into Ripa’s personal journey through the pandemic but also resonate with the widespread experiences of many who adapted to life under lockdown. As *Live with Kelly and Mark* continues to evolve, the reflections shared by Ripa serve as a reminder of the comfort and humour that can be found even in the most challenging of times.

For fans waiting for new content, *Live with Kelly and Mark* is currently on summer hiatus, with new segments scheduled to return on 8th September. Until then, the show continues to engage viewers with hosts chatting about various topics alongside rehashed interviews from past episodes.