Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' 'Live' Sees Most Watched Premiere Week in Three Years

Season 39 of "Live with Kelly and Mark" has achieved its most-watched premiere week in three years, according to exclusive reports. The syndicated daytime talk show, co-hosted by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, has maintained its position as the top-rated entertainment talk show for seven consecutive seasons.

The show's Season 39 premiere week also saw its strongest performance in two years among women aged 25-54, an audience segment it has led for eight consecutive seasons.

Season 39, which began on September 8, featured guests such as Lizzo, Kal Penn, Gal Gadot, and Sherri Shepherd. The season also marked Consuelos' fourth year as co-host, an occasion celebrated during the premiere week with a segment titled "Kelly and Mark 4-Ever."

"Live with Kelly and Mark" has demonstrated consistent week-over-week ratings increases across key metrics. Total viewership has risen by 7%, with an average of 2.334 million viewers compared to 2.173 million in the previous period. The show also saw a 4% increase in household ratings, reaching a 1.51 rating. In the advertiser-coveted demographic of women aged 18-49, ratings jumped 22% to a 0.28 rating, while ratings among women 25-54 increased to a 0.39 rating from 0.33. The show also achieved its highest overall audience and household rating in five months. For 189 consecutive weeks, "Live" has held the No. 1 spot among talk shows in syndication across all key measures.

Executive Producer Michael Gelman attributed the show's success to its efficient, family-like production team, which totals approximately 24 people. He stated that this structure fosters better creative output and contributes to the show's overall success.

"Live with Kelly and Mark" airs on weekdays. Local listings can be found on the show's official website.