"The National Enquirer" printed a story that says Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos are splitting up.

The couple says the story, which claims Consuelos has "packed his bags," is completely false. And what does the tabloid say is the reason for the split? Mark's new gig on "Oprah" which is located in Chicago and Kelly's commitment to "Regis & Kelly" in New York. The couple have three children -- Michael Joseph, Lola Grace and Joaquin Antonio.

Read the letter their lawyer sent to the rag demanding they retract the story!