Kelly Ripa, the 54-year-old television co-host, recently revealed a controversial opinion on Live with Kelly and Mark: she doesn’t like Thin Mints. Her confession, made during the January 8th episode, was met with boos from the audience and a shocked reaction from her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos, 53.
The discussion stemmed from the Girl Scouts’ recent announcement about discontinuing two cookie flavors, Girl Scout S’mores and Toast-Yay!, after the 2025 cookie season. Ripa expressed surprise at the news, admitting she had never heard of the discontinued flavors. She questioned their “fan-favorite” status, jokingly suggesting they might be retired for the same reason she was unfamiliar with them. Ripa explained that her children being grown now limits her exposure to the latest cookie offerings, relying on colleagues with younger children as her “suppliers.”
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Consuelos, a self-proclaimed Samoa enthusiast, was relieved to learn his favorite cookie was safe. He agreed with Ripa’s assessment of the soon-to-be-retired flavors, calling the s’mores combination “overrated.” Ripa then inquired about Toast-Yay!, a French toast-inspired cookie, finding it potentially appealing despite its impending discontinuation. The conversation shifted to the accessibility of Girl Scout Cookies, with Ripa humorously comparing their availability to that of marijuana.
As the couple discussed their preferred choices, Consuelos prompted Ripa to mention Thin Mints. To the audience’s dismay, Ripa declared her dislike for the popular mint-chocolate cookies. The audience erupted in boos, which Consuelos playfully encouraged. Ripa jokingly retorted, accusing the booing audience members of being “pot heads” who enjoy dipping Thin Mints in peanut butter.
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Despite Ripa’s controversial opinion, this year’s Girl Scout Cookie season, running from January to April, features classic flavors like Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs. Wendy Lou, the GSUSA’s chief revenue officer, emphasized the importance of the cookie program in fostering entrepreneurial skills in young girls. While Ripa’s preference might differ from the majority, the continued popularity of Girl Scout Cookies underscores their enduring appeal and the valuable life lessons they help instill.
