The ABC daytime soap opera, which debuted in 1970, is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year Susan Lucci was there when Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos first met — and it was steamy! Speaking before an audience for Susan Lucci in Conversation with Andy Cohen: All My Children at 55 at 92NY in New York City on Tuesday,

Susan Lucci knew that Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos had ‘chemistry’ after watching his steamy ‘All My Children’ audition 30 years ago

Held at the 92nd Street Y and hosted by Andy Cohen and Susan Lucci, the event was attended by several cast members, as well as the soap opera’s head writer Lorraine Broderick and casting director Judy Blye Wilson. Ripa praised Wilson as “the reason that Mark Consuelos and I are married.”

What I think about you is fascinating… I think you would like it,” she purred, Consuelos brimming with anticipation. A Former Co-Star of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Recal

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos know they are meant to be. Ripa kicked off Friday morning’s episode of Live with Kelly and Mark with a bold thought exercise for her husband and co-host. “If you and I were to get