Imagine enjoying your snack in the owner’s lounge at Madison Square Garden, and someone congratulates you for being… well, someone else entirely. This is exactly what happened to Mark Consuelos, who was recently at the center of a hilarious case of mistaken identity. While attending a New York Knicks game, a fan was convinced she was talking to the late, great Regis Philbin, not realizing she was actually addressing Consuelos. On a Tuesday episode of “Live With Kelly and Mark,” Consuelos shared this amusing anecdote, showing that fame can sometimes be a confusing beast.

The mix-up seemed to stem from Consuelos’s current gig alongside Kelly Ripa, who was a long-time co-host with Philbin on “Live”. Consuelos joked about the incident, showcasing his sense of humor by teasingly accepting the muscular compliment intended for Philbin. This wholesome encounter took place amidst a significant shift in Consuelos’s career, stepping in for Ryan Seacrest on “Live With Kelly and Mark.” It shows, on and off the set, the comedic and light-hearted nature that makes Consuelos a hit with audiences and mistaken fans alike.