Lola Consuelos isn’t exactly a "tell-all" kind of person. While her parents, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, basically share their entire lives on morning TV every single day, Lola has always been the one to keep a bit of mystery. But honestly? The mystery is starting to lift. If you’ve been scrolling through her Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen a tall, chic guy popping up in her photos.
That guy is Cassius Kidston.
He isn't just some random rebound or a fleeting college fling. They’ve been together for nearly four years now. That’s a lifetime in your early twenties. Especially when you’re living between New York and London and trying to launch a music career.
The Lola Consuelos Boyfriend "Invisible String"
Most people assume celebrity kids meet at some fancy Gala or through their parents’ agents. That’s not what happened here. Lola actually opened up about this on her mom’s podcast, Let’s Talk Off Camera, and it’s kinda wild.
She believes in the "invisible string theory." It’s this idea that soulmates are connected by a thread long before they actually meet. For Lola and Cassius, that thread was a specific, tiny vacation island they both visited every summer as kids.
Think about that. They grew up going to the same beach, eating at the same local spots, and knowing the same locals, but they never met because she was coming from New York and he was coming from Europe. They were ships passing in the night for over a decade.
Then they both ended up at New York University (NYU).
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Even then, it wasn't love at first sight. Lola admitted they actually didn’t even like each other when they first met. They argued. They clashed. But she thinks that’s why they’re so stable now—they got all the friction out of the way early on.
Who is Cassius Kidston?
He isn't just "the boyfriend." Cassius has a pretty heavy-duty background himself.
He’s British, born in 1999 to Simon and Rosie Kidston. If you’re a car person, that name probably rings a bell. His dad, Simon Kidston, is a massive deal in the world of high-end collector cars. We’re talking about the guy who sells vintage Lamborghinis and Aston Martins to billionaires.
His family tree has some other famous branches, too:
- Cath Kidston: The retail icon known for those floral prints? That’s his cousin.
- Glen Kidston: His great-uncle was a record-breaking aviator and "Bentley Boy" back in the 1920s.
Cassius isn't just living off the family name, though. He graduated from NYU in 2022 with a degree in Sports Management. Since then, he’s been making moves in the industry. He worked at his father’s firm, Kidston SA, as a research analyst, but more recently, he’s been a talent sales assistant at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in London.
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Basically, he’s a guy who understands the business of being a "somebody," which probably helps when your girlfriend’s parents are literal household names.
The London Move and Living Together
There was a lot of chatter back in 2023 when Lola graduated from NYU. Where would she go? Most expected her to stay in the West Village and stay close to the Live with Kelly and Mark set.
Instead, she moved to London.
She’s been living there for over a year now, focusing on her music (singles like "Paranoia Silverlining" and "Roles"). And yes, she and Cassius are reportedly living together. This move across the pond is actually what sparked Kelly Ripa’s jokes about Lola developing a "strange little inflection" in her voice. Kelly says she’s started saying things like "the bin" instead of the trash.
It’s a big step. Living together in a different country is the ultimate relationship test.
Does Mark Consuelos Approve?
We all know Mark can be a protective dad. He’s joked about it for years. But surprisingly, he and Kelly seem to be obsessed with Cassius.
Kelly has publicly called him "the chicest of the chic." Mark has gone on record saying their kids have "good pickers" when it comes to partners. The two families have even started vacationing together. That is the ultimate green flag. If the parents are hanging out without the kids being there to buffer the conversation, you know it’s serious.
However, there is one line they can't cross. Kelly and Mark eloped in Vegas back in 1996. Kelly has joked that if Lola and Cassius tried to do the same thing, she would "literally die." She threatened to track them down and "un-elope" them.
What This Means for Lola’s Future
Lola is clearly carving out a path that is very different from her parents. She’s choosing London over NYC. She’s choosing the music studio over the TV studio. And she’s choosing a long-term, low-key relationship over the typical Hollywood dating carousel.
If you're following her journey, here is what to keep an eye on:
- The Music: Cassius is reportedly her biggest cheerleader. Expect him to be all over the TikTok promos for her upcoming EP.
- The London Lifestyle: She seems settled. Don't expect a permanent return to New York anytime soon.
- The Privacy Balance: While she’s posting more "hard-launches" on anniversaries and birthdays (like his 25th in July), she still keeps the day-to-day stuff private. It’s a smart move for longevity.
The reality is that Lola Consuelos and her boyfriend are a power couple in the making, even if they’re trying to stay under the radar. They have the pedigree, the education, and the family support to actually make it last.
If you want to keep up with them, the best place is actually Lola's TikTok, where she’s much more likely to post a "get ready with me" or a goofy video with Cassius than she is to do a formal interview.
Keep an eye on her Spotify for new drops, as much of her recent work is heavily influenced by her life in London with him.