Mark Consuelos finally opened up about his sudden disappearance from “Live with Kelly and Mark,” and the truth caught many viewers off guard. After weeks of silence, the 54-year-old revealed he had undergone his very first colonoscopy — a screening he admitted was long overdue.

On air, Consuelos shared that he had postponed the test for years, calling himself “late” compared to the recommended age of 45. His honesty sparked an emotional moment as Kelly Ripa urged viewers not to ignore their health and to take routine checkups seriously.

Consuelos lightened the mood by joking about waking from anesthesia feeling unusually cheerful — and a little too charmed by a nurse. Ripa teased him relentlessly, explaining that he returned home “hungry and wild” before finally delivering the good news: his results were clear.

His colonoscopy wasn’t the only health scare in recent months. Earlier this fall, Consuelos stunned fans by revealing he had injured his arm in his sleep. The bizarre incident left him with a partial tendon tear, yet he pushed through and continued hosting without complaint.

Ripa later explained that he powered through a physically demanding “Do It Week” while quietly coping with pain. Doctors eventually confirmed damage in his brachioradialis tendon, adding to a growing list of unexpected health issues.

With each story — from dream injuries to delayed screenings — Consuelos reminded viewers that age catches everyone, even those in the spotlight. His message was simple: pay attention to your body before it forces you to.