‘Riverdale’ Jokes About Mark Consuelos’ Wife Kelly Ripa Being His Onscreen Mistress During Season 7 Return
usmagazine.comMark Consuelos‘ official return to Riverdale featured a fun wink at his personal life.The Wednesday, June 28, episode of the CW show focused on Hiram Lodge’s return to the small town amid his tumultuous relationship with daughter Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes).
The businessman ultimately admitted that the real reason behind his visit was that he needed Veronica to lie about going on a trip with him to keep the FBI off his trail.Veronica, however, opted to meet with an agent who confirmed to her that Hiram cheated on her mother with a blonde woman.
Later in the episode, Veronica called her father out and he admitted that he was having an affair with a woman named Kelly.Eagle-eyed viewers were quick to point out the Easter egg that hinted at Consuelos’ marriage to Kelly Ripa.
The couple, who met on set of All My Children in 1995, have collaborated on several projects together over the years.After one year of dating, Ripa and Consuelos, both 52, eloped and later expanded their family with kids Michael, Joaquin and Lola.
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