Kelly Ripa jokes Mark Consuelos is getting 'attention on the street' amid criticism of her new book

recently released her memoir, Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories, and took the highest of roads when she found out fellow TV doyenne Kathie Lee Gifford won't be reading it.“I am a person that tends to take a negative and turn it into a positive,” Ripa said on a recent episode of the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, per . Ripa replaced Gifford on Live! in 2001 as Regis Philbin's co-host; in her memoir, per , Ripa said that Philbin referred to her as “it" on set. She added that they were not friends outside of work.

Kelly Ripa shows there’s no bad blood between her and Kathie Lee Gifford.

Kelly Ripa spoke up on former Live host Kathie Lee Gifford's declaration about refusing to read her new book, Live Wire, due to her take on Regis Philbin.MORE: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' son opens up about his latest acting role alongside Jenna DewanAppearing on the podcast Not Skinny But Not Fat, the mom-of-three shared her take on the matter, calling it a "conundrum" right off the bat.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa displays super toned legs in head-turning mini dress"I didn't see the interview, so I tend to not go into deep dives on things I can't comment on," she continued, talking about "correcting the record" and controlling the narrative."I knew writing the book was going to open me up to all sorts of criticism, but people who read the book have a very different take on those chapters, because they read the book."MORE: Inside Michael Strahan’s public fall out with former co-star Kelly RipaShe concluded: "My ultimate comment is…thank you! It's really hard to sell a book," adding that any person who would pick up the book would have a different take.Kathie Lee - who was the late star's Live co-host for 15 years - spoke on Good Day New York to explain why she has no desire to read Kelly's stories. Kelly and Regis' off-screen relationship was very different from their on-screen oneKathie Lee admitted she was upset upon reading stories ahead of the book's release talking of Kelly and Regis' strained relationship."I was very sorry to see the headlines," she said.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' son Michael is determined to further follow his parents' footsteps, and he just got yet another opportunity to do so.MORE: Inside Michael Strahan’s public fall out with former co-star Kelly Ripa The 25-year-old is an aspiring actor, and previously starred alongside his father in Riverdale, playing the younger version of Mark's character, Hiram Lodge.Now he is further expanding his resumé, with more help from his parents, as he stars in a movie produced by them.WATCH: Kelly Ripa shows off incredible physique in head-turning mini dress for TV appearance MORE: Kelly Ripa looks tiny alongside her youngest son – and he is so grown up!Michael will play the character of Petey in an upcoming Lifetime movie, Let's Get Physical, which is backed by Milojo Productions, the longtime couple's production company. Speaking with People Magazine, the young star opened up about what his acting journey has been like, and how grateful he is for his parents' help."I read the script and I really, really enjoyed the character.

Kelly Ripa travelled to Michigan this weekend to celebrate the success of son Joaquin's wrestling team, delighting fans with a cute family photo.WOW: Kelly Ripa's youngest son Joaquin is barely recognizable in new workout photoThe Live with Kelly and Ryan host shared of snap of herself, her husband Mark Consuelos and their youngest son, Joaquin, 19, decked out in yellow and navy, the colours of his wrestling team's uniform.WATCH: Kelly Ripa's son Joaquin shares glimpse into lavish family vacationTo keep the cold Michigan weather at bay, Kelly wrapped up in a cosy yellow hoodie and a puffy body warmer, yet somehow still looked tiny compared to her 19-year-old son.SEE: Inside Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' stunning $27m New York townhouseMORE: Kelly Ripa reveals how she feared divorce after 26 years of marriage to Mark ConseulosJoaquin attends the University of Michigan as part of their wrestling program, moving there in 2021 – making him the last of Kelly and Mark's children to leave home.While he is a huge success in wrestling, Joaquin faced struggled in childhood when it came to his education.

Michael Consuelos didn’t mind having his parents as his bosses. ET spoke to the 25-year-old actor ahead of the release of his latest film, “Let’s Get Physical”, and he revealed why it was a bonus to have his parents, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, produce the TV movie.

, and he revealed why it was a bonus to have his parents, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, produce the TV movie.«It’s not just on this, my parents are my bosses in in life,» Michael quipped. "… There’s pluses, obviously, there’s ease. Some things are easier and some things are a lot harder. You always [have to] bring your A game."«I wasn’t much of a sports guy growing up, [but] when I was at a cross country meet and my parents were around I’m like, 'I have to really bring it, because they're watching,'» he added.

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.

Nashville, where she said “they let you worship the way you want to worship and vote the way you want to vote.” “There’s a culture of kindness here in the South. It’s just extraordinary,” she told Fox News recently.

Kelly Ripa received criticism from every angle following the release of her first memoir, "Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories," including former "Live!" co-host Kathie Lee Gifford who admitted she wouldn't be reading the book after seeing Regis Philbin's name being bashed. While Gifford stood firm in support of the late broadcasting legend and called Philbin a "great friend" during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, she also noted that Ripa can "say whatever she wants" and that she is a "big believer in freedom of expression." "I don't believe we're supposed to cancel anybody," she noted.  Dave Quast, brand expert and senior vice president of Red Banyan crisis communications, agreed that Ripa "has every right" to detail her own story on paper, despite any adversity she may or may not receive for the experiences she endured.

Kathie Lee Gifford is choosing not to read Kelly Ripa’s new autobiographical book Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories, which includes a chapter on their former mutual co-host Regis Philbin. The TV personality prefers to cherish her own positive memories of the late broadcaster, as opposed to Ripa, who claims she had difficulties with 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.

Kelly Ripa's debut book, Live Wire, is already a best seller, but Kathie Lee Gifford won't be reading it.The much-loved TV personality opens up about her personal life and her career in the autobiography which includes her complicated relatonship with her former co-host, Regis Philbin.MORE: Kelly Ripa's son recalls scary incident at home during appearance on Live!Kathie - who was the late star's Live co-host for 15 years - spoke out on Good Day New York to explain why she has no desire to read Kelly's stories. WATCH: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story Kathie admitted she was upset upon reading headlines ahead of the book's release talking of Kelly and Regis' strained relationship."I was very sorry to see the headlines," she said. "We see headlines all the time, and you never know what’s true and not true.

Feuding or friendly? Fans have speculated about Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa‘s relationship since the latter took over as Regis Philbin‘s Live! cohost in 2001.

Kelly Ripa has a happy marriage and three children who have all now flown the nest, however, she currently has an extra couple of guests in her palatial New York townhouse... her parents. The star has had a role reversal with her mom, Esther, and dad, Joseph, now living with her and husband, Mark Consuelos.MORE: Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola is an all-natural beauty in stunning beach photoKelly addressed the shift in living situations while promoting her debut book, Live Wire, in NYC when she told guests the reason behind the move. WATCH: Kelly Ripa calls her father a 'breakout' star The mom-of-three explained that due to her mom's recent heart surgery, her parents had opted to temporarily call Kelly's pad, their home. And with a price tag of $27million, we're pretty sure they'll feel very comfortable indeed. SEE: Inside Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' stunning $27m New York townhouseMORE: Kelly Ripa pays heartfelt tribute to David Muir in Live WireEsther underwent a heart procedure in September and while Kelly said she "did great," it's comforting for the star to be able to ensure her mom is taken good care of.  Kelly's parents are staying with her in New York When chatting on her show Live with Kelly and Ryan though, Kelly did admit her mom was the "worst patient," but added an adorable post-surgery story about her parents. At the time, Kelly told her co-host, Ryan Seacrest: "I will say this, we were [at the hospital] late last night and very early this morning.

Kelly Ripa's lookalike daughter, Lola, made a rare appearance on social media on Monday when her dad, Mark Consuelos, posted a beachside snapshot of her on Instagram.The Riverdale actor was wishing family friend, Jake Shears, a happy birthday and did so with a sweet photo of his daughter hugging the singer-songwriter. MORE: David Muir's birthday tribute to close friend Kelly Ripa is too cute to missLola looked fresh-faced and naturally gorgeous as she smiled for the camera while wrapped in a towel.WATCH: David Muir and Kelly Ripa's friendship - everything we knowHer long hair was still wet from the water and the location looked like a tropical paradise. Mark simply captioned the image: "Happy Birthday @jakeshears," before adding more pictures of his famous pal.MORE: Kelly Ripa reveals how she feared divorce after 26 years of marriage to Mark ConseulosMORE: Kelly Ripa shows off incredible physique in head-turning mini dressKelly is incredibly close to Lola and her other children, Joaquin and Michael too.  Kelly and Mark's daughter has launched a singing careerShe recently opened up about her daughter's reaction to reading some of the extracts from her debut book, Live WireKelly has detailed drama that occurred during the early years of her working on Live!, and her daughter was surprised to find out why her mom didn't just quit.SEE: Inside Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' stunning $27m New York townhouseMORE: Kelly Ripa pays heartfelt tribute to David Muir in Live WireThe popular TV star has been with the ABC daytime show since 2000, working with the late Regis Philbin, followed by Michael Strahan and as of 2017, Ryan Seacrest.

Meghan Markle was allegedly “obsessed” with getting the royal family to clarify her supposed feud with Kate Middleton — way back before she and hubby Prince Harry stepped back from their royal duties. At least, so goes the reporting found in a brand new excerpt from a new book about the British royal family!

Kelly Ripa bared her soul with her debut as a writer, as the newly released Live Wire shares all kinds of stories from her life, upsetting or hilarious.MORE: Kelly Ripa's husband Mark Consuelos shares intimate birthday tribute - see photosThe TV star detailed one incident that verged on both sentiments as she described encounters during family vacations that left her rather flustered.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa's son Joaquin shares glimpse into lavish family vacationWhile gushing about her home state of New Jersey, she marveled at the uncanny ability for people from Jersey to find her during international holidays."I've met people from New Jersey in Italy, France, Greece, Canada, Bahamas, Croatia, Corsica, UK, Nevis, Turks and Caicos, Mexico, and, of course, Florida, the New Jersey of the actual South," she wrote.She explained that the pattern of the encounters usually featured a group of people loudly calling out to her while in a relatively quiet place, like the Sistine Chapel, as she'd urge them to quiet down.MORE: David Muir's birthday tribute to close friend Kelly Ripa is too cute to missKelly even quipped that she'd learned how to apologize in four languages "including English, for this very reason."The Live with Kelly and Ryan star then shared another incident from a vacation to Nice, France in 2011 with her husband and kids, just after Hurricane Irene made landfall in New York and Jersey.