Kelly Ripa Had McDonald’s for Mother’s Day Dinner: ‘It Hasn’t Happened in Years and Years’

Kelly Ripa and her family opted for a unique celebration this Mother’s Day, choosing to dine at McDonald’s, a decision that surprised many given their typical dining habits. Known for their more conventional celebrations, this spontaneous fast-food meal brought a refreshing change to the Ripa household on this special occasion.

During a recent episode of *Live with Kelly and Mark*, Ripa recounted how the idea for the meal came about, revealing that her youngest son, Joaquin, had the bright idea while back stage at his Broadway production, *Death of a Salesman*. “This is so unlike us, it hasn’t happened in years and years,” she said, reminiscing about the spontaneity of the day.

The amusing exchange began when Joaquin texted his mother with an unexpected suggestion for the celebration. “He goes, ‘I thought it would be fun if we had McDonald’s for your birthday,’” Ripa shared, adding a humorous twist when she corrected him, saying, “It’s not my birthday.” Joaquin quickly clarified, “I mean Mother’s Day, you know what I mean!”

Consuelos confirmed the choice, stating, “We had McDonald’s for dinner,” to which Ripa delightedly exclaimed, “I had a Big Mac and large fries!” The couple expressed their enjoyment of the meal, with Ripa noting the light-heartedness of the occasion, “I was like, ‘This is crazy!’”

However, the couple also provided a critique of their fast-food meal. Consuelos expressed his doubt about the Quarter Pounder, suggesting it might not actually weigh a quarter of a pound, while Ripa remarked that the Big Mac seemed smaller than she remembered. “Maybe we’re just bigger now,” Consuelos jested, to which Ripa agreed, reflecting how perceptions of portion sizes change over time.

After their amusing meal, Ripa joked about the ease of cleanup, mimicking a swift motion of discarding the remnants, calling it simply “Trash! Done!” In a playful exchange, Consuelos questioned her decision to use plates, to which she explained her desire to make the meal feel special for Mother’s Day, despite the return to fast food.

In another light-hearted moment, Ripa addressed a food aversion that has developed over the years. Following Consuelos’ mention of a study about the benefits of eating eggs for reducing Alzheimer’s risk, Ripa lamented about her dislike for eggs. “I don’t like eggs,” she confessed, suggesting that Consuelos should try to sneak them into her meals.

Despite the lighthearted banter about their meal, Ripa made it clear she finds eggs unappealing, expressing her frustration over finding them in various dishes. “I always get the big scoop of egg and I’m like, ‘Yuck, pick the egg out,’” she said.

The conversation turned nostalgic when Consuelos asked if her aversion to eggs was longstanding. Ripa clarified that her dislike didn’t stem from childhood but rather developed over time. “I think it’s when you started asking me to cook you eggs all the time because you like the way I cook them,” she recounted, laughing at how her culinary skills may have inadvertently contributed to her dislike.

The episode concluded with a light-hearted commitment from Ripa, as she stated, “I think I could teach how to make the perfect scramble,” despite her reluctance to munch them. As the couple shared laughs and insights throughout the episode, the spontaneity of their Mother’s Day meal at McDonald’s served as a reminder that family celebrations need not always adhere to tradition, but can often be memorable in their unexpected choices.