Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Is he the secret weapon to success after Regis Philbin left 'Live!' talk show?

Kelly Ripa has responded to Kathie Lee Gifford's criticism over the Regis Philbin «headlines» that were generated after the launch of Ripa's new book, .During an interview on Dear Media's  podcast released on Tuesday, the co-host referred to Gifford's criticism during an interview with as a «conundrum,» largely in part because she didn't see Gifford's interview.«I tend to not go into deep dives about things I can't comment on because I haven't seen them,» Ripa said in her interview with Amanda Hirsch. «And then, I write this chapter [in my book that] is about correcting the record in real time.

BFFs forever. Andy Cohen shared his thoughts about Kathie Lee Gifford refusing to read his longtime pal Kelly Ripa’s memoir — and why the book isn’t slandering the late Regis Philbin.

Kelly Ripa loves nothing more than being a mom and has given many insights into her family life in her new book, Live Wire.MORE: Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola shares sun-drenched photo after launching music careerThe TV personality shares three grown-up children with husband Mark Consuelos, and the couple became empty nesters last year after their youngest, Joaquin, flew the nest.Their firstborn, Michael, meanwhile, has been living away from home for three years now, and recently opened up about just how different his life was during an appearance on his mom's show, Live with Kelly and Ryan.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story The aspiring actor swapped the Upper East Side for Bushwick, Brooklyn, and discussed all during the chat show. "You've been out of the nest for how long?" Ryan Seacrest asked the 25-year-old.MORE: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' son lives a very different life to his famous parentsMORE: Kelly Ripa's time off Live involves spending time with her family at their stunning vacation home"Three years now in Brooklyn, it's been great," Michael replied. "Do you miss us? What's it like out there in Brooklyn?" Kelly asked."It's been great, it feels free.

Kelly Ripa says the reason she did not have a great relationship with the late Regis Philbin could have been due to their age gap. Ripa wrote about her working relationship with Philbin in her book, "Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories." The television actress wrote that she was not given the same benefits as the men she was surrounded by, and told People, "there were good days and bad days… it was not a cakewalk."  Ripa hosted the show alongside Philbin from 2001 until he retired in 2011.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Conseulos did not answer questions about the morning show host's relationships with Regis Philbin or Michael Strahan when spotted out in New York Thursday morning. Ripa's new memoir, "Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories," reveals her rocky behind-the-scenes professional relationship with Philbin.  The former "All My Children" star wrote that she was not given the same benefits as the men she was surrounded by, and claimed she had to "earn" her place at the television show. Ripa hosted the show alongside Philbin from 2001 until he retired in 2011.

Kelly Ripa and Regis Philbin worked together for nearly a decade as hosts of "Live! with Regis and Kelly," and the daytime television talk show host didn't mince words while jotting down a few memories of her tumultuous relationship with the legendary broadcaster in her first memoir, "Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories." Ripa's written recollection of their time together on-and-off camera has been met with criticism from fans and foes, including former "Live!" host Kathie Lee Gifford, who admitted she won't be reading the essays, possibly as a subtle homage to her "great friend." In Ripa's new book, she wrote about having trouble working with Philbin, how she was not allowed to use her own hair and makeup team, and didn't receive a wardrobe budget.The former "All My Children" star also shared that her name "had to be smaller than Regis's name on the "Live!" title card and branding.  She noted that receiving the offer to host the popular live show came with a warning, "They want to make sure you know who your boss is." Ripa went on to explain that after Philbin retired in 2011, they never had a relationship outside the studio and only socialized on rare occasions.  Kelly Ripa and Regis Philbin may have had difficulties working together, but Ripa also seemed to find problems in the workplace with Michael Strahan and Ryan Seacrest. (Getty Images) And Ripa possibly learned a thing or two from her late protégé.  Her former co-host, Michael Strahan, was notably missing from her book despite having been by her side on "Live!" for four years beginning in 2012.

Kathie Lee Gifford is NOT happy with how Kelly Ripa is taking about her on-air past alongside Regis Philbin.

today off with a feud.Former “Today” show co-host Kathie Lee Gifford announced Monday that she has no plans to read Kelly Ripa’s autobiography “Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories” due to comments made by Ripa regarding her former co-host Regis Philbin.“I’m not gonna read the book. I haven’t read it. I don’t even know if it’s out yet,” Gifford said on Monday’s “Good Day New York.”“I just know what Regis was to me.

They sat side by side for more than 15 years as two of the greatest TV talk show co-hosts of all time, first in 1985 on "The Morning Show" and then together nationally in 1988 for "Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee." So it came as no surprise that Kathie Lee Gifford recalled only positive memories working with Regis Philbin amid claims Kelly Ripa, who filled in Gifford's seat in 2001 when she left the show the year before, had difficulties with the late broadcaster. "I’m not going to comment on Kelly’s story. It’s hers.

Kathie Lee Gifford is speaking out to defend her late friend and former colleague Regis Philbin following the release of Kelly Ripa‘s memoir.

Kathie Lee Gifford would rather not hear Kelly Ripa’s thoughts on their late co-host, Regis Philbin. On Monday, the former host shared that she doesn’t have any plans to read Ripa’s book,.  “I was very sorry to see the headlines,” Gifford said during an interview with  on Monday.

Kelly Ripa’s new memoir has been making headlines for its buzzy content — but one person who will not be reading the book is her Live! predecessor, Kathie Lee Gifford.

“Watch What Happens Live” on Thursday night, Ripa alleged that she has been “targeted” and unfairly maligned due to her silence on the issue. “I wish I had set the record straight in real time,” she proclaimed.