Mark Consuelos Talks ‘Full-Circle’ Moment of Working With Wife Kelly Ripa on ‘Live’ (Exclusive) [Video]

Mark Consuelos has high praise for his famous other half. 

“Yeah, it’s happening,” Consuelos told ET’s Denny Directo at the Vanity Fair Oscars party on Sunday night. “It’s for real.”

As for how the new co-host is feeling, “I’m really excited,” the Riverdale star said. “It’s an honor. It’s such an iconic show. That seat next to my wife is such a cherished seat. I consider her the best in the business, so I’m really excited.”

After more than 25 years of marriage, the couple will also be working together again — just like how they met as young actors on All My Children. 

“Let’s go back to work,” Consuelos said. “That’s how we started, so it’s like coming full circle.”

But, unlike a new role, Consuelos does not have to start from scratch on Live. 

“It’s a moving train already. …