Kelly Ripa broke down in tears over the death of beloved pet dog Chewie live on daytime television, admitting that she thought she had got all her grief out.
During an emotional episode of Live with Kelly and Mark on Wednesday, the presenter, 54, and husband Mark Consuelos, 53, confirmed that their adopted pooch had died aged 17.
Mark shared the news at the top of the program, revealing that Chewie's health had quickly declined and that she had stopped eating and become 'extremely dehydrated.'
While Kelly tried to hold it together, she then covered her eyes with her hands before wiping away her tears.
Eventually, she managed to say: 'I'm really sorry. I thought I got it all out, guys. I really thought I got it all out, and I apologize because I did not.
'This is not how I wanted this to go down. God, she gave us so much.'
Kelly Ripa broke down in tears over the death of her beloved pet dog Chewie
The presenter had tried to hold it together, but covered her eyes with her hands before wiping away her tears
Kelly, who also shares four-year-old dog Lena and children Michael Consuelos, 27, Lola Consuelos, 23, and Joaquin Consuelos, 21, with Mark, continued: 'We're filled with gratitude for this dog. I apologize, I'm so sorry. She gave us so much.
'As each one of our kids left for college and then moved out on their own, Chewie remained right there like our steadfast companion.'
Kelly went on to say that Chewie 'was so special and she was such a good girl.'
'She was very much like a cat, you know, in a lot of ways,' she added. 'She pet you when she wanted affection.
'She never let us kiss her face. She was very precious about her face. She was not that dog.
'And, after she passed away last night, I kissed her a thousand times on the face, I kissed her nose.
'I'd never kissed her nose before. And I know that she was like, somewhere in dog heaven, p**sed! But, I didn't care because it was just so nice to have that.'
Viewers were equally moved by the scenes and reached out to Kelly on her Instagram page to offer their condolences.
Kelly had adopted her beloved pooch 17 years ago
Viewers were equally moved by the scenes and reached out to Kelly to offer their condolences
One said: 'Watching you now and crying! Don't apologize! Chewie is part of your family! I went through it too. It's been seven months and I'm still missing mine! You were always talking about both your dogs! Chewie had a great life! I'm so sorry for your loss.'
Another penned: 'I cried with you while you guys were talking about Chewie, felt like I knew the pup well from how you spoke so lovingly of her.
'I'm so very sorry for your loss, losing a beloved pet is a member of your family and there was no need for you to apologize, we all felt horribly for you. She's resting in peace now looking down on you. God Bless you all.'
'I'm watching the show and crying about the loss of Chewie!' a third wrote. 'They are your fur babies and bring us so much joy. Grieve as much as you need to. I will be praying for you and your family!'
A fourth added: 'I knew the moment you walked out today what had happened. So very sorry for your loss. Do not apologize for being upset. She will always be a part of your family. We dog owners understand.'
