He closed with self-deprecating humor: "After a lot of thought and self-reflection, I look great for my age. I really do. I look fantastic and I just have to embrace the fact that I look this good."
The "America's Got Talent" judge ultimately conceded Ripa was right: "Not only do I want to say I'm sorry to Kelly — and this is the hardest part — you're right. You're absolutely right, and I'm sorry I didn't see it that way."
"This is for Kelly Ripa, who in the past has been incredibly supportive," Mandel said. He's not only guested on her show multiple times but has also cohosted with her. The relationship mattered enough for him to break his no-apology streak.
In a rare move for a comedian with 50 years in the game, Mandel posted an Instagram video Sunday apologizing directly to Ripa. He admitted the joke didn't land the way he intended and noted he doesn't normally apologize for comedy — but made an exception for Ripa.
The exchange blew up last week when Mandel bristled at the hosts' well-intentioned compliment during his "Live with Kelly and Mark" appearance. He insisted "I don't look good" and pushed back hard against the age qualifier, arguing it "doesn't mean anything."
Howie Mandel walked back his viral on-air snap at Kelly Ripa after their compliment about his looks went sideways. The 70-year-old comedian told Ripa and Mark Consuelos that praising him for looking great "at 70" was like calling someone "smart for a stupid person" — and the internet wasn't having it.
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He closed with self-deprecating humor: "After a lot of thought and self-reflection, I look great for my age. I really do. I look fantastic and I just have to embrace the fact that I look this good."
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The "America's Got Talent" judge ultimately conceded Ripa was right: "Not only do I want to say I'm sorry to Kelly — and this is the hardest part — you're right. You're absolutely right, and I'm sorry I didn't see it that way."
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"This is for Kelly Ripa, who in the past has been incredibly supportive," Mandel said. He's not only guested on her show multiple times but has also cohosted with her. The relationship mattered enough for him to break his no-apology streak.
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In a rare move for a comedian with 50 years in the game, Mandel posted an Instagram video Sunday apologizing directly to Ripa. He admitted the joke didn't land the way he intended and noted he doesn't normally apologize for comedy — but made an exception for Ripa.
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The exchange blew up last week when Mandel bristled at the hosts' well-intentioned compliment during his "Live with Kelly and Mark" appearance. He insisted "I don't look good" and pushed back hard against the age qualifier, arguing it "doesn't mean anything."
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Howie Mandel walked back his viral on-air snap at Kelly Ripa after their compliment about his looks went sideways. The 70-year-old comedian told Ripa and Mark Consuelos that praising him for looking great "at 70" was like calling someone "smart for a stupid person" — and the internet wasn't having it.