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Howie Mandel Apologizes After Viral Exchange With Kelly Ripa on Live

Howie Mandel, 70, clarified his joke about his appearance was not serious and apologized to Kelly Ripa after it was misinterpreted on Live With Kelly and Mark.

  • On Sunday, Comedian Howie Mandel apologized to host Kelly Ripa in an Instagram video for his reaction to their March 24 appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, where the exchange went viral.
  • Tension arose when Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos complimented the 70-year-old on his youthful appearance, which Mandel interpreted as a backhanded insult rather than genuine praise.
  • Mandel told the hosts that noting he looks great at his age "doesn't mean anything," comparing the compliment to being called "smart for a stupid person." He explained he simply "tries to be entertaining" on stage.
  • In his apology video, the America's Got Talent judge admitted he was wrong, stating, "I look great for my age," and embracing the sentiment he had previously rejected.
  • Making the video was "hard" for Mandel, who has not publicly apologized for a joke in his 50 years as a comedian, but felt compelled to patch things up with Ripa, who has been "incredibly supportive.
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