Sources close to the Ripa-Consuelos family say longtime TV host Kelly Ripa was shocked and furious after her daughter, Lola Consuelos, 23, revealed she is pregnant. What especially upset Kelly, insiders claim, is that Lola is not married and currently living in London with her British boyfriend—Cassius Kidston—who comes from a wealthy and influential sports family.
Lola and Cassius went public with their relationship in 2023 while both were students at New York University. However, a family insider reports that Kelly believes Lola is too young to have a baby and fears her daughter is being swept into a glamorous but unstable lifestyle.
“Kelly always hoped Lola would establish a solid career before starting a family,” the source said. “She’s not against Cassius personally, but this pregnancy wasn’t in anyone’s plan.”
Cassius Kidston, 26, is the son of a well-known sports entrepreneur in the UK and currently works at a leading sports talent agency. Described as calm, charming, and devoted to Lola, Cassius reportedly met with Kelly and her husband, Mark Consuelos, to share the news privately—but it did not go over well.
While Kelly is said to be slowly coming to terms with the situation, she remains hesitant about her daughter’s decision. Fans have noticed that Kelly has recently stopped posting about Lola on social media, fueling speculation about tension within the family.
Meanwhile, Lola seems happy with her new life in London. On her Instagram, she recently posted a photo holding Cassius’s hand, captioned: “Our little family is growing every day.”
As of now, neither Kelly Ripa nor any official family representatives have made a public statement.
