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The Biggest ‘Live’ Controversies Ever, as Kelly Ripa’s Tenure Hits 25 Years
Kelly Ripa reflects on 25 years amid controversies including sweatshop allegations, cohost departures, and backlash over her husband joining, with ongoing concerns about workplace fairness.
- Kelly Ripa marks 25 years on Live since Regis Philbin welcomed her on February 5, 2001, a milestone she celebrated this week.
- Kelly Ripa says network decisions denied her basic resources, forcing her to secure a janitor's-closet office after persistent negotiations.
- Years ago, investigators tied Kathie Lee Gifford's clothing line to sweatshops where girls as young as 15 worked 75 hours weekly for 31 cents an hour, and a tabloid later exposed Frank Gifford's affair.
- Viewers reacted with backlash on social media when Consuelos replaced Seacrest, accusing the show of nepotism, while Ripa said the network proposed the change.
- In her 2022 memoir, Ripa revisited contract disputes and backstage issues, while her departure of Michael Strahan for Good Morning America surprised her, shaping Live’s legacy.
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