As Hayley and Mateo fell in love, so did Ripa and Consuelos.

“But I got my job in 1990 and I think he got his job in ‘95.

And he was paid more than me immediately.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos smiling

I just couldn’t believe how quickly they were willing to pay the man more than the woman.”

“It’s bothered me ever since,” she continued in Bustle .

In 2020, plans for “Pine Valley” were announced with the following description.

Kelly Ripa smiling at camera

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos smiling together