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As the sun sets on Oscar night and all of Hollywood is dancing the night away, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos and the “Live” family will work through the night in preparation for television's BIGGEST morning of the year. The highest-rated show of the year for “Live” will take place LIVE in front of an audience of fans and feature musical performances.

'Live with Kelly and Mark' has a strong week in households and viewers. Find out the latest updates on the show's ratings and performance. During the week of Nov. 27, 2023, “Live with Kelly and Mark” delivered its 2nd week of gains in both Households (+2% - 1.66 rating vs. 1.63 rating) and Total Viewers (+2% - 2.478 million vs. 2.437 million).

Led by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, whose love story is one for the ages, the special show will be filled with fabulous costumes, hilarious skits, music and dancing … but not to worry, there will be no bad blood. The 2023 Halloween special will feature over 50 elaborate costumes (in style) and celebrity guest cameos.

During the week of Sept. 25, 2023, “Live with Kelly and Mark” grew to its highest-rated week since May among Women 25-54 (0.55 rating) – since the week of 5/1/23. In fact, “Live” stood as one of only two daytime talk shows – network or syndicated – to deliver week-to-week growth this week in Women 25-54 (+2%).

Tuesday’s broadcast of “Live with Kelly and Mark” (on 9/19/23) was the show’s most-watched telecast (2.466 million) on any day in 5 months – since Mark’s 2nd day as co-host on Tuesday, 4/18/23. Tuesday’s episode featured news anchor and author Anderson Cooper, and TV personality and author Julie Chen Moonves.

During the week of April 24, 2023, “Live with Kelly and Mark” ranked as the No. 1 daytime talk show – network or syndicated – for the 2nd consecutive week across all key Nielsen measures, including Households (1.6 rating), Total Viewers (2.320 million) and Women 25-54 (0.6 rating).

The debut week of “Live with Kelly and Mark” (week of 4/17/23) stood as the show’s strongest week in 3 months in both Households (1.7 rating) and Total Viewers (2.448 million) ― since the week of 1/16/23. In fact, “Live with Kelly and Mark” tied the show’s 2nd highest-rated week this season in Households (1.7 rating).

In addition to a historic visit from the First Lady of the United States, the special farewell episode will feature surprises and a retrospective look back on Ryan’s years as co-host on “Live” - the No. 1 entertainment talk show on television. Mark Consuelos joins wife Kelly Ripa as the new co-host of “Live with Kelly and Mark.”

During the week of Feb. 20, 2023, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” grew over the prior week by 4% in Total Viewers (2.385 million vs. 2.302 million) to score its most-watched week in 5 weeks – since the week of 1/16/23. “Live” held even week to week in Households (1.6 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.6 rating).

“Live with Kelly and Ryan” ranked as the No. 1 syndicated talk show for the 19th week running across all key Nielsen measures: Households (1.7 rating), Total Viewers (2.493 million) and Women 25-54 (0.6 rating). In fact, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” has ranked as the No. 1 syndicated talk show in Households for 35 consecutive weeks.

In addition to scoring the very first conversations with the big winners right after their acceptance speeches, “Live” will also be front and center on the Oscar Red Carpet with special “Live” correspondent Carson Kressley. The Emmy®-winning style icon and friend of “Live” will bring his signature-style savvy to life.

During the week of Dec. 19, 2022, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” scored its most-watched week in Total Viewers (2.628 million) since February 2021 – since the week of 2/15/21. In addition, “Live” hit a new season high in Households (1.8 rating) and matched the prior week’s season high among Women 25-54 (0.7 rating).

“Live” outdelivered runner-up “Dr. Phil” by 23% in Households (1.6 rating vs. 1.3 rating), by 28% with Total Viewers (2.357 million vs. 1.847 million) and by 50% among Women 25-54 (0.6 rating vs. 0.4 rating). In fact, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” has ranked as the No. 1 syndicated talk show in Households.

“Live” outdelivered runner-up “Dr. Phil” by 23% in Households (1.6 rating vs. 1.3 rating) by 26% with Total Viewers (2.313 million vs. 1.840 million) and by 50% among Women 25-54 (0.6 rating vs. 0.4 rating). In fact, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” has ranked as the No. 1 syndicated talk show in Households for 25 weeks (including 8 weeks of ties).

“Live with Kelly and Ryan” ranked as the No. 1 syndicated talk show for the 7th week in a row across all key Nielsen measures: Households (1.5 rating), Total Viewers (2.280 million) and Women 25-54 (0.6 rating). “Live” outdelivered runner-up “Dr. Phil” by 7% in Households (1.5 rating vs. 1.4 rating).

During the week of Oct. 10, 2022, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” grew over the prior week by 7% in Households (1.6 rating vs. 1.5 rating) and by 3% in Total Viewers (2.268 million vs. 2.211 million) and held even week to week among Women 25-54 (0.6 rating). “Live” stood as the only syndicated talk show to deliver weekly growth in Households (+7%).

From “House of Dragons” to “Stranger Things” and “The Kardashians” to “The Bachelorette,” or from “The Bear” to “Real Housewives” and Nancy Sinatra to Freddie Mercury and more, the show is a nonstop, laugh-ridden hour with tricks and treats along the way. Plus, actor and funny man Kal Penn will join Kelly and Ryan live on the show.

“Live with Kelly and Ryan” topped “Dr. Phil” by 7% in Households (1.6 rating vs. 1.4 rating), by 9% in Total Viewers (2.200 million vs. 2.017 million) and by 50% among Women 25-54 (0.6 rating vs. 0.4 rating) to stand as the week’s No. 1 daytime talk show. In fact, “Live” ranked as the No. 1 daytime talk show for the 37th week in a row.

During the week of Sept. 12, 2022, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” outdelivered the season premiere week of “Dr. Phil” by 8% in Households (1.4 rating vs. 1.3 rating) and by 3% in Total Viewers (1.937 million vs. 1.887 million).

As always, the guest chair is as hot as ever, with A-list celebrities starting their mornings with Kelly and Ryan throughout the month, including Ryan Reynolds, Tyler Perry, Naomi Watts, Keegan-Michael Key, Billy Eichner, Quinta Brunson, Josh Duhamel, Idina Menzel, Jimmy Kimmel, Justin Long, Derek Hough, Leann Rimes, Mark Cuban and more.