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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Cut Kids From Christmas Card, Feature Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

The couple says they chose a performers photo to avoid the yearly approval wrangling with their adult children.

Overview

  • In a new PEOPLE interview, the Live with Kelly and Mark cohosts confirmed this year’s card shows them posing with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
  • Mark Consuelos said they were tired of getting holiday photos approved by their children each year and decided to take back control of the tradition.
  • Kelly Ripa said Michael, 28, Lola, 24, and Joaquin, 22, complained they felt slighted after being left out.
  • The pair noted they have used substitutes before, including a prior card featuring ConsuelosRiverdale TV family when their kids wouldn’t cooperate.
  • They floated a Rockettes-themed photo for next year’s card during the discussion.