Howie Mandel Apologizes to Kelly Ripa

0:00It's March 30th. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News, AI-powered stories from the world of fame. I'm Cory with the Story. Howie Mandel just dropped an apology video to Kelly Riepa after a comment he made on her show stirred things up. Back on March 23rd, the 70-year-old comedian said, telling someone they look great for their age really doesn't land as a real compliment. Since it comes with that built-in qualifier, in the video Mandel owned up to it, explaining how comedian timing can miss the mark sometimes, even when you mean no harm. Folks close to Riepa are weighing in now, sharing their takes on whether the apology hits the right note or falls flat. This comes amid chats about age compliments in Hollywood, where lines between jokes and shade get blurry fast. Word is, both sides might address it more soon, keeping the convo alive on live TV vibes.