Mark Consuelos reveals his divorce dealbreaker with Kelly Ripa
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Key Points:
- Mark Consuelos revealed he would prefer to stay in a loveless marriage with Kelly Ripa rather than be separated from their dog, Lena, highlighting the dog's importance to him.
- The couple discussed proposed Pennsylvania legislation that would classify pets as family members in divorce cases, prompting their conversation about pet custody.
- Ripa and Consuelos adopted Lena, a Maltese and Shih Tzu mix, in 2021 after a pet adoption segment on their show, and Lena has since become a beloved part of their family and on-air presence.
- The couple previously had another rescue dog, Chewie, who passed away in February 2025 at age 17, with Ripa emotionally reflecting on Chewie's significant role in their family during the announcement.
