“Why Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ Son Fled to College—And It Involves Don Johnson and Miami Vice!”
In a surprising and humorous revelation, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ youngest son recently shared the real reason he couldn’t wait to leave home for college—and it all has to do with an iconic figure from the ’80s: Don Johnson, star of the hit show Miami Vice.
While most teenagers might be eager to gain independence, their son’s decision to flee the nest had a quirky twist that left both his famous parents and fans raising their eyebrows.
According to the teenager, living under the same roof as his parents wasn’t just about the usual growing pains of adolescence.
Instead, his reluctance to stay at home had everything to do with Miami Vice, the classic crime drama where Don Johnson played the suave, fast-living detective Sonny Crockett.
The son confessed that his father, Mark Consuelos, had a certain resemblance to the infamous character, particularly when it came to his style and demeanor.
For him, the association with the legendary TV cop felt like living with a real-life Miami Vice character—an intimidating and larger-than-life figure that made him uneasy in his own home.
This revelation has since taken the internet by storm, as fans can’t help but chuckle at the odd yet relatable reason behind the son’s decision to move away. Imagine, after all, growing up in a household with parents who are both TV personalities and having one of them bring Miami Vice vibes to the table. For their son, this connection to Don Johnson’s on-screen persona wasn’t just a funny quirk; it was a genuine factor in his decision to leave home as soon as he could.
Mark Consuelos, who has always maintained a cool, charismatic presence, laughed off the comparison, acknowledging that he might have a bit of that “Crockett swagger” in him. Kelly Ripa, ever the jokester, also joined in the fun, sharing the story with her audience, adding even more humor to the situation. But beneath the laughter, it’s clear that their son’s quirky reason for leaving home reveals a deeper dynamic within the family—one full of humor, pop culture references, and, of course, a touch of nostalgia from the Miami Vice era.
As this story continues to circulate, fans are now left wondering: Will Mark embrace his inner Crockett more than ever? And, will their son ever come back home now that he’s had a taste of independence, far from the shadow of Miami Vice? One thing’s for sure—this hilarious and heartfelt moment only adds to the charm of the Consuelos-Ripa family dynamic, showing that even the most famous households have their own funny, unexpected quirks.
