Overview
- Michael, 28, Lola, 24, and Joaquin, 22, told their parents they felt slighted by the decision to exclude them.
- This year’s card uses a shot taken on the Live with Kelly and Mark set after the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Halloween episode performance.
- Ripa and Consuelos say they previously substituted a photo of his Riverdale “TV family” when their kids were uncooperative.
- They plan to pivot to a Radio City Rockettes photo for the next card, with their children likely returning once they have kids of their own.
- In a broader simplification of the season, the hosts agreed to skip exchanging gifts this year and are leaning on catered meals to reduce holiday stress.