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Kelly Ripa isn’t going to let Kathie Lee Gifford just say whatever she wants!

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.

Sidestepping the drama. Kelly Ripa has finally responded to Kathie Lee Gifford‘s comments that she has no plans to read Live Wire out of concern that it would include negative stories about their former cohost, Regis Philbin.

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.

Kelly Ripa had an unexpected reaction to Kathie Lee Gifford saying she won’t be reading her book due to what was written about both of their former Live! co-host, Regis Philbin.

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.

Did Kelly Ripa strike gold when Ryan Seacrest signed on to co-host "Live! with Kelly and Ryan" in 2017? Ripa sparked backlash recently for bashing the late "Live!" patriarch Regis Philbin in her first memoir, claiming the legendary broadcaster made her life incredibly difficult behind scenes. She added insult to injury by admitting their communication was almost entirely nonexistent when he retired in 2011.

A source close to Kelly Ripa is speaking out after Kathie Lee Gifford slammed her new book, in which she talked about her experience working with Regis Philin.

Kelly Ripa joked that husband Mark Consuelos was getting "attention on the street" during her show Thursday. Ripa just released her new book, "Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories," which landed her on the New York Times Best Sellers list. Despite the success, the memoir has received criticism over Ripa's portrayal of her working relationship with Regis Philbin.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are proud parents to their three kids, Michael, Lola, and Joaquin Consuelos, and they've all definitely taken after them in some way or the other.MORE: Kelly Ripa opens up about discovering third pregnancy and Mark Consuelos' reactionMichael and Lola, in particular, have followed their parents into the arts, with the former studying filmmaking and the latter in music production, both at NYU.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa's son Joaquin shares glimpse into lavish family vacationWhile Joaquin left the family home for the University of Michigan for their wrestling program, he has more in common with his parents than you'd think.In her book, Live Wire, Kelly discussed how her kids eventually left for university, and wrote about her youngest son's interest in the arts as well.MORE: Kathie Lee Gifford reveals reason she won't read Kelly Ripa's new book"As a wrestler, he interviewed virtually with athletic coaches," she penned, also adding that he had the acting bug, just like his parents."As a burgeoning actor, he auditioned for the various drama departments, virtually.

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.

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’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.

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 and Mark Consuelos might have celebrated their status as "empty nesters" after their youngest son, Joaquin Consuelos, went to college in 2021, but they've already lost the title. The pair had been vocal about adjusting to their life post-kids, but on Wednesday's, Ripa revealed that they're no longer the only ones in their home. «We were kind of empty nesters and then my mom had heart surgery,» Ripa, 52, explained. «So now we're living with my parents. And Mark's like, 'That didn't take long.' The nest is full again but with older people.» She joked that her and Consuelos' parents have all needed their help at some point. «We love collectively all of our parents, and we appreciate that they fall apart in different stages,» she quipped.

A candid approach. Kelly Ripa did not hold back about her personal or professional life in her new book, Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories.