Kelly Ripa explains recent absence from LIVE! with cheeky pictures from unexpected location

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Kelly Ripa has been loyal to her hosting duties on Live! With Kelly and Ryan since day one, but she's also not one to deny herself a break!MORE: Kelly Ripa makes dazzling return to TV in gorgeous Barbie pink outfitHer co-host Ryan Seacrest recently announced that Ali Wentworth would be co-hosting in place of Kelly, and the star's latest pictures – which are as adorable as it gets – finally reveal where she  had gone off to.The morning show host just returned from spending a well-deserved vacation in Paris, France, alongside her husband, Mark Consuelos.WATCH: Kelly shares heartfelt clips from her son's graduationMORE: Kelly Ripa joined by LIVE!

co-host Ryan Seacrest for new ABC showShe took to Instagram to share glimpses of her time away, fitting into the city of love perfectly with a series of loved-up pictures and selfies with Mark revealing their exciting plans.The host teased that she was celebrating something special, captioning her Instagram Stories with: "Scenes from a weekend in Paris celebration."Some of the pictures saw her donning glamorous dresses ready for a night out, snuggling next to her husband with a view of the Seine river behind them, as well as one where she's posing in sunglasses and he is adoringly looking at her.

Kelly and Mark enjoy the Parisian sightsIt seems the two had a big night out, attending a cabaret show at the iconic Paradis Latin Cabaret on Paris' Left Bank.MORE: Kelly Ripa gives fans long-awaited career newsMORE: Kelly Ripa celebrates son Michael Consuelos' milestone birthday on the airFor the exciting night out, Kelly donned a flirty, figure-hugging halter dress with pearl and diamond appliqués, a feather trim, and a sweet bow on its collar.