Kelly Ripa makes surprising revelation about ‘the one that got away’

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Kelly Ripa opened up about “the one that got away” during her vacation in Greece – but it wasn’t a typical holiday romance. Kelly rather had a love affair with a piece of jewelry. 

During a recent episode of Live! With Kelly and Mark, the 55-year-old and her husband discussed the topic of souvenirs and why people regret buying them. “I like to buy souvenirs when I travel,” shared Kelly before noting that her husband is not a fan. The host  then revealed that travelers’ biggest souvenir regrets are jewelry and clothing according to a survey.

“Remember that necklace in Greece that I saw, that one- like five years ago?” she asked Mark Consuelos, who did not remember the particular item. “Of course you don’t. You blocked it out. But I remember. I still remember,” said Kelly.

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Kelly revealed the “one that got away”

“Still think about it. “It’s the one that got away,” she added of the necklace. 

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos pose at the opening night after party for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Noel Coward's "Fallen Angels" on Broadway at Bryant Park Grille on April 19, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)© Getty Images
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos co-host LIVE!

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ travel habits

The topic of souvenirs comes days after the couple revealed that their travelling styles aren’t compatible. Kelly explained that her husband is notoriously difficult to travel on vacation with. 

LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK - Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos co-host "Live with Kelly and Mark", featuring guests Mandy Moore and Kyle Cooke, with coverage airing on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026. Live with Kelly and Mark airs weekdays on ABC.

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The couple clash over their travelling styles

“You are fun on the trip, but getting to the trip, and even worse, coming home from the trip. The fun on the trip, it almost makes it all worth it,” she said. “It’s just the insufferable nature of getting to the trip and coming home from the trip that makes me not want to take the trip at all.”

Mark then offered up a solution to the couple’s travel dilemma. “We should fly home separately,” he said, to which Kelly replied, “Oh my gosh, I agree.”

The hosts have been on their annual summer hiatus for one month. Episodes since early August have been prerecorded and feature new conversations between the couple along with a blend of old and new celebrity interviews.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos attend the 79th Annual Tony Awards Arrivals at Radio City Music Hall on June 07, 2026 in New York City.© Getty Images
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos shared three kids

Kelly and Mark tied the knot in 1996, when they eloped in Las Vegas a year after meeting on the set of the soap opera All My Children. They went on to welcome three kids – Michael, Lola, and Joaquin.

When they are not on vacation, the couple reside in a $27 million townhouse on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Kelly and Mark purchased the lavish abode 12 years ago and transformed it into a modern living space with notes of French and Old Hollywood glamor inspired by the film Mommie Dearest.

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