Picture this: Your mom just dropped your biggest secret on national TV. That’s exactly what happened to Joaquin Consuelos, Kelly Ripa’s 15-year-old son. On the March 12 episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan, Kelly let the cat out of the bag about her son's celebrity crush. As it turns out, Joaquin has a serious thing for Ryan Seacrest's 25-year-old girlfriend, Shayna Taylor. Can you imagine the level of embarrassment Joaquin must be feeling right now?
Shaving for Love: Joaquin’s First Steps to Impress Shayna Taylor
When Ryan Seacrest and Shayna Taylor came over to Kelly and her husband Mark Consuelos’ home to watch the American Idol reboot premiere, Joaquin decided it was time to make a move—or at least a statement. “Joaquin shaved for the first time,” Kelly revealed to the audience. “And then we realized it was because Shayna was there with Ryan.” Kelly went on to explain that, in Joaquin’s mind, shaving was his ticket to winning Shayna’s heart. “In Joaquin’s brain, he thinks somehow he can get in there—in his fantasy brain,” Kelly joked. Isn’t it adorable how teenage dreams work?
Ryan and Shayna, all glammed up on the red carpet.
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Ryan Seacrest’s Reaction: Understanding the Teenage Mind
Ryan Seacrest, ever the understanding older guy, couldn’t help but admire Joaquin’s strategy. “He’s a smart one. He’s a clever one,” Ryan said with a chuckle. The two have been dating on and off for a few years now, and despite some hiccups, they’ve managed to rekindle their romance. Shayna has stood by Ryan through thick and thin, even amid the sexual misconduct allegations he faced. It’s clear that Ryan and Shayna are in it for the long haul—or at least that’s what they’re hoping for.
Kelly and Ryan’s Friendship: Still Strong After All These Years
While rumors have swirled about a strain in Kelly and Ryan’s friendship behind the scenes, it seems their bond remains as solid as ever. A source previously told Page Six that the two are “very protective of each other” and have been close for years. They’ve weathered tough times before, and if they’re still hanging out outside of work—like watching American Idol together—it’s a good sign that their friendship is holding strong. After all, true friends stick together through everything, right?
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