Howie Mandel Says He ‘Regrets’ Apologizing to Kelly Ripa over Age Compliment

Howie Mandel says he ‘regrets’ apologizing to Kelly Ripa over age compliment

Howie Mandel has said that he regrets apologizing to Kelly Ripa over a comment she made about the America’s Got Talent judge’s age. Appearing on Live with Kelly and Mark, Ripa, alongside co-host and husband Mark Consuelos, congratulated Mandel on his recent 70th birthday and told him he “looked great”. “I don’t like that because that’s a caveat,” he said, explaining he found the compliment insulting. However, on 28 March, he apologized to Ripa v…

Howie Mandel Declared Nothing 'Is Off Limits' in Comedy Weeks Before Apologizing to Kelly Ripa Over Tense 'Live' Moment

Howie Mandel declared nothing is 'off limits' as he praised 'edgy comics' weeks before his on-air spat with Kelly Ripa.

Howie Mandel Commented on Cancel Culture in Comedy Before Kelly Ripa Misstep

Howie Mandel made a name for himself as the longest-running judge on America’s Got Talent, often praising comedy-based acts on the show. Recently, his conversation with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos received negative attention, and he posted a video apology to Ripa in response. While the snafu with Ripa is putting Mandel in the spotlight, he also commented on cancel culture before the Ripa moment. Here’s what he said. Howie Mandel commented on c…