MARK Consuelos has fans concerned for his co-host, Kelly Ripa after they praised his chemistry with a fill-in host.
The Live with Kelly and Mark co-host has been holding down the fort while Kelly's been absent from the morning show.
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He's instead had numerous A-list stars take over as co-hosts, and one, in particular, viewers couldn't stop raving about.
On Thursday, Mark, 52, was joined by the couple's good friend, Anderson Cooper, and he shared a sweet Instagram video of their greeting backstage.
In the clip, the Riverdale actor snuck up on Anderson in his dressing room with a big smile on his face.
When the CNN broadcaster noticed his friend at the door, he, in turn, beamed with joy as the pair embraced with a hug.
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Mark showed the duo's close bond in his caption: "Co-hosting with the silver fox."
FANTASTIC DUO
Fans raced to the comments section to applaud the pair for their co-hosting duties, warning Kelly, 52, that Anderson could steal her day job.
One person gushed: "OH MY GOSH!!!! You two were hilarious together!!!! Absolutely LOVED the show!!!!"
Another critiqued: "Anderson was so funny without trying to be funny! Mark was really laughing, great show today."
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A third wrote: "@instasuelos nothing can compete with you co-hosting with the Silver Fox. Great job you guys were so funny."
And a fourth raved: "LOVED you two together!! Great show!!!" while a final noted: "Amazing pair!!! Loved the show! Watch out Kelly."
ABSENT KELLY
Mark and Anderson didn't reveal why Kelly was missing or when she would return to the show.
She was, however, photographed taking a stroll in New York City the same day sporting a floral-print sundress, white sneakers, and her newly dyed blond locks.
But Kelly again didn't appear on Friday's broadcast, leaving Mark to co-host with DJ Deja Vu.
Other co-hosts that have filled in for Kelly in recent weeks were Andy Cohen and Maria Menounos.
FILMING HIATUS
Pretty soon, both Kelly and Mark will be stepping back from filming as they take a summer break from the show.
The U.S. Sun exclusively learned that the couple is taking a break for the rest of the summer, resuming filming on September 5.
A source close to production told The U.S. Sun: "The Live family is taking their annual summer break but will still be providing fresh new material to viewers at home during this time."
The insider added that even though no filming is happening in the next five weeks, some staffers are already planning Halloween content.
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Despite the talk show being on hiatus from filming, the pre-taped episodes will include new content that production and hosts "worked so hard on."
"Kelly and Mark's goal is to just bring joy and a bunch of laughter and smiles all summer long," the source shared.
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