Howie Mandel Says Sorry After His Cheeky Exchange With Kelly Ripa on Live TV Goes Viral

Howie Mandel Apologizes After Viral Debate With Kelly Ripa on Air

Howie Mandel has apologized after his lively debate with Kelly Ripa over his look that aired during a March 24 episode of Live With Kelly and Mark went viral.

The 70-year-old AGT judge posted a video from the beach on Instagram on March 29 where he admitted debating for 48 hours whether he should comment on the issue. “Philosophically, I don’t think a comedian necessarily should apologize for a joke, ” he stated.

On the other hand, Mandel acknowledged that the back-and-forth was intended as a joke and not to cause any offense. Besides, he acknowledged his positive, long-term relationship with Kelly Ripa by saying, “This one is for Kelly Ripa who, in the past, has been very, very supportive. Not only have I been her guest on the show but I have also co-hosted with her, and I have known her for years.”

Howie Mandel Apologizes and Accepts Compliments After He and Kelly Ripa Went Viral

When Howie Mandel was on Live With Kelly and Mark on March 24, he made a joke about what it’s like being 70 years old, and that led to a viral moment with Kelly Ripa, who said that he looks really good.

“My main thing when I go out there is just to entertain and make people laugh, ” said Mandel. “Sometimes as a person making jokes, it doesn’t turn out the way you want it to.”

Although his words were made in jest, Mandel decided to make amends with Kelly. “First of all, I want to say I’m sorry to Kelly, ” he said. “And this is, like, the hardest part, you know, you’re right. You’re definitely right. And I’m sorry I didn’t realize it that way.”

Speaking with a bit of humor, he said, “I certainly look great for my age though, don’t I? I look fabulous really. I just have to accept that I look this good.”

Mark Consuelos, the co-host, also supported his wife’s statement by saying that Howie looks “great, ” but Mandel simply wasn’t interested in hearing hollow compliments, he was prepared to accept it wholeheartedly.

Howie Mandel Sorry After His Reacting With Kelly Ripa on Live

Howie Mandel said sorry after a little battle of words with Kelly Ripa about his look during a March 24 episode of Live With Kelly and Mark which was made public.

In an Instagram video from the beach on March 29, the judge from America’s Got Talent, 70, revealed that he had been continuously thinking for 48 hours whether to come out with the statement. “If we go philosophically, I don’t think that a comedian needs to apologize for a joke, ” he gave a bit more insight into his views.

That being said, Mandel pointed out that the joking was just an exchange and not to offend. He also stressed his very positive connection with Kelly Ripa over the years, saying, “I mean, who can forget Kelly Ripa that has been here so supportive? That’s not only me a guest on her show, but I have been a cohost with her and it’s years that I’ve known her.”

At one point, Mandel made a joke that being complimented “you look great for 70” was similar to “you’re smart for a stupid person.” Up till the last moment of the chat, he still gave in to the praise he was getting and said, “No, seriously, I am gorgeous” in a humorous way. Both parents have been central figures in Miley’s life, they have changed along with the girl as she has developed her career and identity.

Bobby Berk and Tan France Give Their Take on Break-up Rumours Coming After Queer Eye Changes

Just a few days after Bobby Berk announced leaving Queer Eye after eight seasons, the star dispelled speculations that he and co-star Tan France fell out in January 2024. Bobby said to Vanity Fair that he wants people to know that he and Tan will be perfectly fine and that there is a situation between them which has nothing to do with the show. Bobby emphasizes that it was something personal that had been brewing and he is also clarifying that it was nothing romantic.

Tan France then reacted to the rumors in March 2024 that he was lobbying for Bobby to be replaced by his friend Jeremiah Brent and that he was even campaigning.

On Instagram, Tan expressed, “Netflix and the production companies did a full-on casting. I didn’t put my friend up for the job. They ended up getting it because they were the best person for the job. But I didn’t get them hired by getting rid of somebody else.”

Sharon Osbourne Calls Ashton Kutcher “Rude” and Recalls Tense Encounter

During a chat with E! News in September 2023 Sharon Osbourne labelled Ashton Kutcher the rudest celeb she’d ever encountered. While playing a stir the pot game with her daughter Kelly Osbourne, Sharon referred to Kutcher as a “rude, rude, rude, rude little boy” and a “dastardly little thing.”

Kutcher didn’t make any public statement in reply to her comments.

Besides that, Sharon narrated the battle of words she had with Ashton in 2014 when he came to The Talk. She claimed that he had a “bad attitude” when she called his name incorrectly.

“He says, ‘What are you, what have you done in this industry?'” she shared with Larry King.

“I said, ‘Kid, don’t try me, I’m gonna eat you up and s–t you out.'”

JoJo Siwa vs Candace Cameron Bure

JoJo Siwa and Candace Cameron Bure’s public feud started in 2022 when the former labelled the latter as the “rudest” celebrity she has ever met.

Siwa explained later that the memory of Bure refusing to take a picture with her on a red carpet when she was 11 was quite strong. Bure responded with an apology, saying, “I kind of broke your 11-year-old heart. I didn’t take a picture with you. Ugh! I feel crummy, I feel, JoJo, I’m so sorry.”

The reconciliation seemed to have been made by the two but a few months later a new controversy broke out. Bure was asked if the Great American Family network where she is also the chief creative officer would feature same-sex couples as leads in holiday movies. She answered no, and added, “I think that Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the core.”

Siwa, who publicly revealed her LGBTQ+ status in 2021, took to Instagram to express her thoughts about the statement and said that it was “rude and hurtful to a whole community of people.” Both parents have remained a significant part of Miley’s life, evolving alongside her as she navigated her career and identity.

Courtney Love and Olivia Rodriguez exchange playful dialogue about album covers

In June 2021, Courtney Love claimed that Olivia Rodrigo had plagiarized Hole’s album cover for a promo photo, and also did not credit her. Olivia in a kinder way stated, “Love u and live through this sooooo much.” Courtney came back with a witty message saying, “DM me for florist details in Notting Hill, London. I look forward to reading your note.”

Henry Winkler Talks About a Tough Experience on Set with Tom Hanks

While chatting on Watch What Happens Live, Henry Winkler disclosed the difficult time he and Tom Hanks had working together on the 1989 film Turner & Hooch. Winkler stated that he was directing the picture for 13 days before the producer Jeff Katzenberg suddenly told him he could go home.

Though he had a difficult time with Hanks, Winkler said he had a good time with Hanks’ dog star and even said, “Love that dog.” When he was asked if he had watched the movie, Winkler did not answer the question.

Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag’s Iconic The Hills Feud

The fans of The Hills will always be able to recall the unforgettable line that Lauren Conrad spoke to Heidi Montag during the season three premiere: “I want to forgive you and forget you.”

Their feud started after Heidi got together with her now husband, Spencer Pratt, who has been closely intertwined with their conflict even during their days of friendship. The drama escalated when Lauren confronted Heidi and Spencer with a sex tape rumor that they were supposedly the ones who started about her with her boyfriend, at the time, Jason Wahler.

Their disagreement became a major plot on the reality show at that time, and it continues to be remembered as one of the most iconic feuds in television history. Both parents have been a key presence in Miley’s life as she has grown and changed, alongside her career and personal development.

Tyrese and Dwayne Johnson’s Fight Over the Fast & Furious Series

Tyrese Gibson and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson came back at each other and continued their years-ongoing feud in 2017 when Tyrese made a public criticism of Dwayne on Instagram after the news came out that Fast and Furious 9 was no longer scheduled for 2019 but 2020 best April.

Besides that, it was revealed the very day a Fast and Furious spin-off with Dwayne and Jason Statham would be in theaters in 2019. The next month, Tyrese even declared he would leave Fast 9 if Dwayne was still in the movie.

Tyrese shed light on the feud situation during The Red Pill podcast with Van Lathan, “I have yet to talk to The Rock to this day, and we will have a conversation.” He also disclosed that he had talked to Dwayne’s producing partner but not the actor personally.

“I ended up being the one delivering the message to the people related to the franchise, but dumb me was the only one who even went public with those feelings, and that was just my own doing, ” Tyrese confessed. “It’s not the way you are supposed to act, it’s not cool.”

Taylor Swift and Katy Perry have finally reconciled after a long and bitter feud that, according to reports, even inspired Taylor’s popular single “Bad Blood.”

The dispute, which allegedly began with a disagreement over a backup dancer and overlapped with the competition of their respective tours, ended when Katy sent Taylor an actual olive branch as a peace offering ahead of Taylor’s Reputation Tour launch.
Sharing the experience on Instagram, Taylor said, “I just arrived at my dressing room and saw this real olive branch. This is very meaningful to me.” She posted the clip with the words, “Thanks Katy.”

Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker Respond to Feud Speculations

The stars of Sex and the City, Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker, had been shunning the idea of a feud between them for quite a while, until the fact that Kim not returning for the third movie and making comments about their relationship brought the tensions back on the surface.

Andy Cohen, the host of Watch What Happens Live, in a September 2017 episode questioned Parker about Kim’s statement that they were “never friends, just colleagues.” Parker, in response, said, “I was just really very hurt. I think it’s very sad because that’s not how I remember our time together.”

According to her, the initial phase of their being together was during the time of work, but it changed into a more personal one through the years. “Hopefully, the years of working on something so wonderful will overshadow anything that has been uttered lately.”

Even though they didn’t act in a scene together, Kim’s small feature among the cast of And Just Like That, the Sex and the City reboot, can be seen.

Elton John and Madonna’s Feud That Lasted for Years

Elton John and Madonna have been at odds since 2004 when Elton publicly slammed the pop diva during the Q Awards.

While receiving the Classic Songwriter Award, Elton stated, “Madonna, best f–king live act? F–k off! Since when has lip-syncing been live? Sorry about that, but I think anyone who lip-syncs publicly on stage, when you pay like 75 quid to see them, should be shot.”

Those remarks ignited a lengthy dispute between the two music legends, and it has lasted through the years. Both parents have stayed very much in Miley’s life and have changed with her as she has grown up and found herself.

Katherine Heigl and Shonda Rhimes’ Feud Over Emmy Awards Snub

Back in 2008, Katherine Heigl, who left the cast of Grey’s Anatomy, caused a dispute with series creator Shonda Rhimes when she withdrew her name from Emmy Awards consideration. Heigl she said she wasn’t “provided with the material that would make a nomination possible.”

During an interview with Oprah Winfrey on Oprah’s Next Chapter in 2012, Rhimes remembered Heigl’s move. “In a way it hurt and in a way I was not shocked, ” she revealed. “One should always accept a person as he is when he shows you who he is.

I have that [mantra] with me all the time and it has been very helpful to me.”

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B’s New York Fashion Week Feud

The dispute between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B at New York Fashion Week during the Harper’s Bazaar Icon party went viral globally.

Next month, Cardi revealed what led to the incident. “She’s been throwing quite a few shots at me for some time now, ” Cardi told W magazine’s Art Issue. “I talked with her twice before, and we definitely understood each other. But she kept the drama going.”

According to Cardi, the major cause was when she found out that Nicki had allegedly liked and then unliked a tweet questioning Cardi’s skills as a mother, a statement that Nicki has refuted.

Cardi explained, “I was going to make a lot of money from my Bruno Mars tour, but I gave that up to be with my daughter. I love my daughter. I am a great mom. So for someone who doesn’t have a child to be liking that comment?”

She further said, “A lot of people want to say that it wasn’t the right time or place at the party, but I’m not going to catch an artist in the grocery store or down the block.”

Kanye West and Taylor Swift’s Feud that has Lasted Years

Kanye West and Taylor Swift’s disagreement that has lasted for years started in 2009 when Kanye interrupted Taylor’s speech of thanks at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Eventually, they reconciled and even became friends, but their friendship ended again in 2016 with the issue surrounding Kanye’s song “Famous” where he made a very contentious mention of Taylor.

In February 2025, Kanye changed his Instagram to follow only Taylor, however, he didn’t make any other statement and Taylor didn’t respond in public.

Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez “I Don’t Know Her” Feud

Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez’s rift rumored to have started in 2003, when Mariah was interviewed in Germany and asked for her opinion on several singers. When Jennifer’s name was brought up, Mariah gave her famous “I don’t know her” response.

The remark instantly went down in pop culture as the quintessential moment, triggering speculation for many years about how the two diva’s related. Both parents have consistently remained a big part of Miley’s life, growing with her through her career and self-discovery.