THE new Live with Kelly and Mark is dead on arrival!
That's the verdict of frustrated fans who call the show's married hosts "boring," "painful" and "hard to watch!"
Industry insiders say Kelly Ripa's desire to partner on air with hubby Mark Consuelos and become TV's latest power couple has already fizzled.
"Kelly was never comfortable sharing the stage with previous cohosts Regis Philbin or Ryan Seacrest and she wanted to have a showcase for what she believes is her beautiful life," says one source.
"Unfortunately, nobody seems very interested."
The internet was swamped with complaints from former Live fans. They blasted Kelly for turning the gabfest into a WAY too comprehensive look at her marriage.
"Two days in and I'm sick of hearing about their perfect love, life and family. It's too much," writes one of many disgusted social media posters.
Sources say execs were fooled by the chemistry Kelly and Mark, both 52, had in small doses when he subbed for Seacrest, but now realize larger doses are toxic.
After Kelly bizarrely played a tape of her husband snoring, another annoyed poster sniffed: "Remember the days with Regis when REAL social & news issues were discussed? NOT 'Bedtime eating & sleeping habits.'
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