This special anniversary was about showing "Live" co-host Kelly Ripa loads of love and all the accolades.
"The View" launched season 27 on Tuesday without longtime co-host Whoopi Goldberg, who is home with COVID but there were plenty of hot topics and, as always, plenty of opinions. "Live with Kelly and Mark" began the first full season with Kelly Ripa's husband Mark Consuelos sitting next to her as co-host.
Kelly Ripa goes from daytime to primetime again Thursday night with ABC's "Generation Gap."
The couple walked out onto the now-titled "Live with Kelly and Mark" set on Monday's show holding hands as "2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)" by Lizzo played.
It's a bittersweet moment for fans of the show, who have watched Ryan and Kelly form a special bond and share unforgettable moments with their viewers over the years.
Even though the champagne carpet is gone, the thrill and excitement surrounding the Oscars was still alive Monday morning as "Live with Kelly and Ryan" returned for its annual post-Oscar show.