Madonna invites Kelly Ripa onstage for the ‘Vogue’ ballroom
Madonna surprised fans by inviting talk show maven Kelly Ripa to share the stage during her “Celebration” tour at Madison Square Garden.
Madonna’s Celebration tour took an unexpected turn on Monday night as the Queen of Pop invited none other than Kelly Ripa to join her onstage at Madison Square Garden for the Vogue ballroom segment.
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KELLY RIPA AND MADONNA
The 53-year-old co-host of Live with Kelly and Mark, and a self-proclaimed Madonna superfan, had the opportunity to guest judge alongside the music legend.
Ripa, dressed in a sleek black jumpsuit and bedazzled heels, exuded sheer joy as she and Madonna held up a perfect score sign, both giving a nod of approval to the talented dancers according to PageSix.
Kelly Ripa joins Madonna for risqué 'Vogue' performance during 'Celebration' tour… https://t.co/i5xOxdreY3 #entertainment #celebrity pic.twitter.com/4B5WRQypzA
— Cirrkus (@cirrkus) January 31, 2024
KELLY RIPA’S SURREAL MOMENT
The unexpected duo made quite the visual impact, with Ripa’s black ensemble and a distinctive pink feather fanny pack complementing Madonna’s sparkling strapless corset top and fishnet tights.
Photographed with an ear-to-ear smile and embraced by Madonna herself, Ripa’s excitement was palpable, mirroring the sentiments of social media users who celebrated her appearance.
Madonna ignored longtime backup singers to bring Kelly Ripa onstage at Madison Square Garden show in NYC https://t.co/YKYrJLdKot
— Daily Mail Celebrity (@DailyMailCeleb) January 31, 2024
MADONNA’S FANS REACT
Fans took to Twitter to express their delight, with one user highlighting Ripa’s genuine fandom, saying, “Kelly Ripa, THE Madonna fan, was the guest judge for Vogue last night in MSG.”
This is not the first time Ripa has publicly showcased her admiration for Madonna.
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EMOTIONAL CONNECTION
The talk show host, known for her emotional connection to the pop icon, once missed a concert due to illness, recounting the experience on her show in December 2023.
Ripa’s emotional moment endeared her to fans, and her recent onstage collaboration with Madonna only solidified her status as a loyal supporter.
What is this gorgeous professionally shot Celebration Tour footage, tho? Could we have the entire show on streaming already, pleathe?? #Madonna Cc: @KellyRipa @LiveKellyRyan @LiveNation @warnerrecords @guyoseary @Maverick pic.twitter.com/EbhmeaNJwV
— Remington Graves (@remingtongraves) January 31, 2024
VOGUING WITH THE QUEEN OF POP
Ripa joins a prestigious list of celebrities who have previously judged the “Vogue” ballroom interlude, adding her name alongside the likes of Diplo, Julia Fox, Donatella Versace, and even The Queen of Pop’s daughter, Lourdes Leon.
The unexpected pairing of Madonna and Kelly Ripa brought a unique energy to the “Celebration” tour, leaving fans eagerly anticipating future surprises.
As Ripa continues to wear her Madonna fandom proudly, it’s clear that this unforgettable night will be etched in the memories of both performers and fans alike.