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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.

“Live With Kelly and Mark” co-host Mark Consuelos revealed during the opening of Tuesday’s episode that the night before, an excited New York City woman mistook him for former “Live” host Regis Philbin — even though he died in 2020. The incident occurred when he attended Monday’s Knicks game with pals Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan and John McEnroe.“We ate in the owners’ lounge,” the “Riverdale” alum, 52, told the audience along with his wife and co-host, Kelly Ripa. “This lady thought I was Regis.

Ryan Seacrest out! The 48-year-old media personality bid farewell to on Friday, April 14 after nearly six years. Kelly Ripa's husband, Mark Consuelos, will take over as co-host beginning Monday, April, 17.For more than two decades, Ripa's ensconced herself behind the desk at — from auditioning for four months and ultimately becoming Regis Philbin's permanent co-host, to later joining forces with the likes of Michael Strahan and Seacrest.Following Philbin's departure in November 2011, there was a revolving door of guest co-hosts — from Jerry Seinfeld, Neil Patrick Harris and Michael Bublé to Seth Meyers, Mary J.

Kelly Ripa didn’t have it easy in those early days of Live!

Kelly Ripa has ensconced herself behind the desk at — from auditioning for four months and ultimately becoming Regis Philbin's permanent co-host, to later joining forces with the likes of Michael Strahan and Ryan Seacrest.Following Philbin's departure in November 2011, there was a revolving door of guest co-hosts — from Jerry Seinfeld, Neil Patrick Harris and Michael Bublé to Seth Meyers, Mary J. Blige and Andy Cohen — before producers landed on Strahan as Ripa's next permanent co-host.

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.

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.

Super tense. Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa are feuding over the latter’s book. The current host of Live! With Kelly and Ryan wrote about her former co-host Regis Philbin in her new book Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories and Kathie Lee spoke out about it in an interview with Fox 5.

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.

“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.

Kelly Ripa discussed her new book, revealing that the chapters dedicated to her former co-host, the late Regis Philbin, were the hardest to write. While appearing on "Watch What Happens Live" on Thursday, showrunner Andy Cohen discussed the controversy surrounding Philbin, saying that Philbin was never invited back to the show after he left, which Ripa addressed in her book, "Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories." "Live! With Regis and Kelly" ran from 2001-2011. (James Devaney/WireImage) "You became a real target," Cohen said, to which Ripa replied, "I still am.

Kelly Ripa is opening up about her relationship with the late Regis Philbin. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the 51-year-old morning show host, who shared why she got real about her and Philbin's off-screen relationship in her new book, .«I had and still have enormous respect, admiration and reverence for Regis,» Ripa tells ET of the late TV personality, who died in 2020.

co-hosting “The Dan LeBatard Show” with Stugotz, Shur revealed the little-known tasty fact about Philbin.“So, he did an ad, I think, sometime in the early ’90s for McDonald’s,” Shur said on the show. “And as part of the thanks for this, he was given like a gold — not real gold — like gold-colored credit card thing that said ‘This card entitles Regis Philbin free McDonald’s for life.”The “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” host wasn’t afraid to flash it, according to Shur.

Today Show host Kathie Lee Gifford paid a heartfelt tribute to her former co-host Regis Philbin on his would-be 91st birthday.Gifford, 69, posted a throwback photo standing alongside Philbin during a taping of “The Morning Show,” which later became “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” in 1988. “I miss Regis every day,” Gifford said of her longtime friend.

Kathie Lee Gifford misses the “amazing” late Regis Philbin. The former ‘Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee’ star honoured her colleague on what would have been his 91st birthday on social media, calling it a "particularly difficult day" after he died aged 88 in 2020. The 69-year-old television personality wrote on Instagram on Thursday (25.

Kathie Lee Gifford is celebrating her longtime friend and former co-host, Regis Philbin, on what would have been his 91st birthday. The TV legend died in July 2020 at the age of 88.Gifford took to Instagram to wish the late TV talk show host a happy birthday and share a black-and-white photo of the pair from their time on television.«I miss Regis every day.

Jimmy Kimmel is looking back at Regis Philbin's incredible legacy on Kimmel, who currently hosts the game show, reflects on his time with the late star in a new clip ahead of 's upcoming season. Philbin was the show's first-ever host in 1999, and held the role until 2002. He also hosted three additional special event series that aired on ABC in 2004 and 2009.

Regis Philbin, who died in July at the age of 88.Philbin’s catchphrase (“Is that your final answer?”), his banter with contestants in the “Hot Seat” and even his monochromatic suits helped launch “Millionaire” to primetime dominance upon its 1999 premiere.“I’m so glad that ‘Millionaire’ showed America and the world the outstanding broadcaster that Regis was.

Kathie Lee Gifford guested on Friday’s edition of Global‘s “The Talk”, where she paid tribute to longtime television partner Regis Philbin.

Kathie Lee Gifford fondly recalled the good memories she has of her late friend Regis Philbin two months after his death.The TV presenter, 67, appeared on the Tuesday, September 29, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, where she reminisced on her time with Philbin. The pair cohosted the daytime talk show Live With Regis and Kathie Lee from 1985 until 2000 when she exited the show.“Every day was fun with Regis,” Gifford told host Andy Cohen. “He was bigger than life.

Kathie Lee Gifford had a lot to celebrate this summer. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, both her children traded the «big weddings» they had planned for more intimate affairs in order to tie the knot — and as Gifford told ET, they «ended up being precious.» «Neither one of them had the weddings that they had dreamed of because COVID made it impossible,» she shared during an interview with ET's Rachel Smith at Acme Feed and Seed in Nashville, Tennessee, this week.

This year's Emmy Awards paid tribute to the many entertainers and TV creators who have died over the last year in a touching «In Memoriam» segment.For the tribute, which aired near the end of Sunday's live-yet-remote ceremony telecast, two-time GRAMMY winner H.E.R. performed live, and sang a touching song to honor the memories of those Hollywood has lost.The artist began her performance on the piano, singing a rendition of «Nothing Compares 2 U,» over the video montage tribute.

Meredith Vieira is missing her friend Regis Philbin, who passed away at age 88 on July 24.

Hoda Kotb reached out to her close friend and former show co-host, Kathie Lee Gifford, to be there for her after the recent death of Gifford's beloved pal of 35 years, Regis Philbin. ET spoke to Kotb as well as her colleague, Jenna Bush Hager, on Tuesday via FaceTime, and Kotb talked about her conversation with Gifford about Philbin's death.Philbin died on July 24 from a myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsNearly a week after Regis Philbin’s death, son-in-law and The Good Place creator Mike Schur memorialized the legendary TV host in an emotional Twitter thread.Schur, married to Philbin’s daughter writer-producer J.J. Philbin, shared on Friday that he has had difficulty expressing the impact the beloved Who Wants to Be a Millionaire host’s career has had on the entertainment world.“It’s too huge.

Ellise Shafer editorMichael Schur, the creator of “The Good Place” and co-creator of “Parks and Recreation” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” took to Twitter on Friday to pay tribute to television host and his father-in-law Regis Philbin, who died on July 24 at 88.Not only did the two work in the same industry, but Schur has been married to Philbin’s daughter, J.J. Philbin, since 2005.

Regis Philbin has been laid to rest. The beloved TV icon was buried at the Notre Dame campus, a place that held very special meaning to him, on Wednesday.

Michael Gelman is remembering Regis Philbin. Gelman, a longtime producer of that makes frequent appearances on the show, pens a tributein honor of the late morning show host.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Television host Regis Philbin, who died last week at 88, has been buried at the University of Notre Dame following a private funeral service at his alma mater, a school spokesman said.

A lot of people know Regis Philbin asked to be the host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. What they don't know is that he was always the first choice.

Kathie Lee Gifford knew that Regis Philbin was always there for her, in good times and in bad. The TV personality revealed that her late friend and former co-star was right by her side during her late husband, Frank's, cheating scandal in 1997.«Everybody talks about the hard times that I went through that were public.

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Regis Philbin‘s cause of death has been confirmed as a “myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease,” according to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Farmington, Connecticut. “Myocardial infarction” is another term for heart attack. Regis died at the age of 88 on July 25, his family confirmed in a heartbreaking statement. They only revealed that he had died of “natural causes.”

Regis Philbin’s family are paying tribute to the beloved late host.