Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have been married for 29 years and cohosts of Live With Kelly and Mark for the last two. Since Consuelos, 54, took the seat next to his wife in 2023, however, the two see even less of each other than before.

At the premiere of their ESPN docuseries 'Running with the Wolves' in New York City3, Mark Consuelos tells PEOPLE why he believes he "chose" the "right" partner in Kelly Ripa and his plans for the future as they prepare to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary next year.