Howie Mandel posts an Instagram video where he struggled to apologize to Kelly Ripa after their on-air spat.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
Howie Mandel<\/strong><\/a> took some time out of his day at the beach to post an apology video to longtime colleague Kelly Ripa<\/strong><\/a> following their recent on-air squabble.<\/p>\n The America’s Got Talent<\/em><\/a> judge, 70, posted a clip via Instagram<\/a> on March 28 to send a message to the talk show host, 55.<\/p>\n “I’ve been debating for 48 hours whether I should make this post or not,” the Canadian funnyman began his clip filmed in front of a seashore. “I don’t know if I’m doing the right thing philosophically because I don’t believe that someone who is a comedian needs to apologize for a joke.”<\/p>\n “It’s a joke. It’s meant as a joke and it’s not meant to offend,” he said. “In all my years in the business, I have never publicly apologized. This is hard. But this is for Kelly Ripa.”<\/p>\n “In the past, I have been publicly supportive of her. I have been a guest on her show and I’ve known her for years,” Mandel added.<\/p>\n The TV personality showed remorse for his squabble with Kelly Ripa.@howiemandel\/Instagram<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “When I go out on her show, I try to be entertaining and funny. Sometimes as a comedian, jokes don’t land the way you need them to,” he continued. “I don’t know how to say this, but I want to say I’m sorry to her.”<\/p>\n “And this is the hardest part … you’re right. You’re absolutely right and I’m sorry I didn’t see it that way,” he sighed as he kept his eyes averted away from the camera.<\/p>\n Howie Mandel was confused over Kelly Ripa’s comment about him looking great at 70.Live With Kelly and Mark<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “After a lot of thought and self reflection,” he smiled. “I look great for my age. I really do. I look fantastic I just have to embrace the fact that I look this good.”<\/p>\n Ripa and Mandel’s little tiff went down<\/a> on the March 23 episode of Live With Kelly and Mark<\/em><\/a>after she complimented him for “looking great for 70.”<\/p>\n Kelly Ripa ‘runs a tight ship’ on her chat show.Live With Kelly and Mark<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n However, the former Deal or No Deal<\/em><\/a>hostwasn’t having it and questioned what Ripa meant. The Hope & Faith <\/em>actresstried to backtrack her comment, but Mandel still didn’t take it lightly.<\/p>\n A source told Rob Shuter<\/strong>‘s Substack page on March 27 that Mandel “disrespected Ripa in her house.”<\/a><\/p>\n “That\u2019s her show, her audience, her tone \u2014 and he bulldozed right through it,” another insider added. “Kelly runs a tight, polished ship. She expects guests to play along, keep it light, and protect the vibe. That interview did the opposite.”<\/p>\n “Howie won\u2019t be asked back,” one source noted. “Not after making her uncomfortable on her own set.”<\/p>\n Read more at OK!<\/a><\/p>\n Get OK!’s biggest scoops and scandals delivered right to your inbox. Sign up now<\/a>.<\/p>\n FOLLOW OK! ON WHATSAPP HERE<\/a>: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, entertainment, and pop culture via our WhatsApp channel<\/a>. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nHowie Mandel Says Being a Comedian Has Some Caveats<\/h2>\n
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