> At a Glance
> – Kelly Ripa walked into Live with Kelly and Mark on Jan. 6 using contour as foundation
> – She told viewers the mishap happened while getting ready in the dark after vacation
> – Husband Mark Consuelos assured her, “You look great!”
> – Why it matters: The Emmy-winning duo’s on-air candor keeps fans invested in their off-camera reality
Still groggy from vacation, Kelly Ripa grabbed the wrong makeup stick in a dark bedroom and painted her entire face with contour instead of foundation-then owned the error on national TV.
Monday Morning Mix-Up
Ripa, 55, opened the Jan. 6 broadcast by confessing she woke up “very disoriented” after the holiday break. To keep from waking Mark Consuelos, she skipped the lights and reached for what she thought was her base.
> “I start putting it on. And something doesn’t look right, but I sort of keep going. I just keep adding more and more.”
Only later did she realize the tube was bronzing contour, not foundation.
Consuelos’ Instant Reassurance
When Ripa quipped that viewers might find her appearance odd, Consuelos jumped in:
> “You look great!”
She joked back that coworkers kept complimenting her tan: “I’m not. I used a contour stick as foundation.”
Wardrobe Malfunction Precedent
The gaffe follows another on-air scramble-Dec. 9’s show started with Ripa still adjusting her blouse and belt. She laughed, admitted she was “half-dressed,” and finished the segment while checking her fly.
Awards Amid the Chaos
- The couple has co-hosted since April 2023
- They claimed the 2024 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host
- Live won the 2025 Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series, only the second series trophy in the show’s history
Key Takeaways
- Ripa’s contour-as-foundation slip proves even TV pros have off days
- Consuelos’ quick compliment highlights their playful dynamic
- The pair’s unfiltered moments continue to charm viewers and voters alike
Expect more candid chaos when your alarm clock-and makeup bag-don’t cooperate.
