ABC marked Tuesday with the return of two flagship daytime talk programs. The network unveiled the fourth season of “Live with Kelly and Mark” and the landmark 30th season of “The View,” highlighting new segments and nostalgic moments.

Live with Kelly and Mark

Executive producer Michael Gelman told reporter Joelle Garguilo that the show has “a million things going on, big celebrities, big challenge week” ahead. He noted the milestone of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos entering their fourth season together.

Ripa joked about the annual Halloween episode, saying, “I feel like we’ve done it enough. At this point, can I be Taylor Swift’s mom?” The hosts also played a rapid‑fire game, revealing simple comforts—Consuelos said his perfect day includes “a coffee,” while Ripa said Mark’s favorite comfort is “a peanut butter and jelly” sandwich. Consuelos added that Kelly’s dream dinner guest would be Madonna, and both agreed that Mark always makes Kelly laugh.

The View

The panel celebrated its 30th season with candid reflections. Joy Behar described the feeling of making history as “old,” while Whoopi Goldberg praised Barbara Walters for paving the way for women to discuss any topic on television. Sunny Hostin affirmed that the show is “more relevant today than we have ever been.” In a light‑hearted segment, co‑hosts named each other as the best advisors and most likely to talk their way out of any situation. Alyssa Farah Griffin said she would call Sara Haines first in a crisis, and Haines highlighted fellow co‑host Ana Navarro as “a party in a margarita glass.”

The Walt Disney Company remains the parent of ABC, underscoring the network’s continued investment in daytime programming.

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