Andy Cohen Shares Uplifting Message Amid Criticism Directed at Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos - lulu

   

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ talk show has gotten off to a rocky start — but one of Ripa’s celeb pals apparently put out a message for her. 

On Tuesday, in his Instagram stories, Andy Cohen posted a cryptic encouraging message reading, “Keep your head up!” over an image of Snoopy.  

Cohen, 54, is a longtime friend of Ripa, 52, and Consuelos, 52. 

On Monday, Ripa’s husband had his debut on “Kelly and Mark” (formerly “Kelly and Ryan,” before Consuelos replaced Ryan Seacrest). 

Seacrest announced in February that he would be stepping down after almost six years on the talk show. His last episode was on April 14th.

But, Consuelos’ first episode didn’t go well, and some fans are saying that the couple bombed. 

Social media reactions slammed the couple’s banter as, “Bruuuutal! Last time i watch. I can go to the mall and watch teenagers kiss LESS!!! THE BEGINNING OF THE END.”

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos standing next to each other smiling.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on their new show “Kelly and Mark,” formerly “Kelly and Ryan.”ABC

Ripa, who shares three kids with Consuelos – Michael, 25, Lola, 21, and Joaquin, 20 – was also accused of talking over her husband and co-host. 

Another outraged fan blasted their “painful fake banter.” 

Ripa has previously shared that she and Cohen met at a party many years ago.