Kelly Ripa to Return to All My Children

Kelly Ripa is returning to her roots, and she’s taking her hot husband with her! Kelly and Mark Consuelos will be returning to ABC's All My Children for the daytime soap opera's 40th anniversary.

Brian Frons, president of ABC's daytime unit, made the announcement Friday. All My Children will celebrate its anniversary on Jan. 5, 2010.

Ripa and Consuelos' episodes will air Jan. 4-5. It will be the first time either actor has appeared on the soap since they left the show in 2002.

Kelly says Live With Regis and Kelly will air behind-the-scenes footage next month of the couple's return to Pine Valley.