A live segment of Live with Kelly and Mark on Wednesday was briefly derailed when one of the dogs brought on for the show's adoption-themed “Raise the Woof Week” popped a squat behind the hosts and guest, producing an immediate reaction from the studio audience and on-air talent.
Co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos were joined by veterinarian Dr. Will Draper for a discussion of “doggy do’s and don’ts,” including the benefits of socializing pets, when the dog relieved itself directly behind the bench where Draper was seated. Audience members reacted first, prompting Ripa and Consuelos to turn and look. “Good dog!” Ripa said, then, after spotting the mess, added, “Wow, that’s pungent.” Draper, initially unaware, asked, “What’d I miss?” and then quipped, “Can we switch?”
The hosts and Draper tried to maintain composure as the segment continued. Consuelos attempted to steer the conversation back to pet nutrition, asking whether gourmet dog food is advisable. Draper responded with dry humor about the scene, saying, “That dog has had some fancy dog food, I can tell you that right now. That’s some really good stool.” Ripa and Consuelos moved along the bench to create distance; Draper waved his hand to air out the odor and acknowledged the situation on camera, saying he was “fine” and that he “does this for a living.”
After a commercial break, the show returned to the topic with more jokes about the incident. Ripa referenced the interruption by saying they were back with more “doggy do’s—or in that case, doo-doo—and don’ts.” When Ripa asked whether owners should reprimand a pet for an accident during potty training, Draper advised laughter in the moment, telling the hosts to “just laugh when they poop under the [bench].” Ripa quipped, “I love when they poop here. It’s my favorite.” Draper described the incident as evidence of healthy digestion, calling it “a good, healthy poop.”
Live with Kelly and Mark airs on weekdays. The episode highlighted adoptable dogs and included information about pet care until the unscripted moment interrupted the planned discussion. Broadcasters and guests on live programs frequently face unexpected incidents; in this instance the hosts and guest treated the disruption with humor and resumed the segment after a brief break.