Kelly Ripa Addresses Kathie Lee Gifford's Book Criticism Over Regis Philbin
etonline.comKelly 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.
Do you do it? Should one do it? Theoretically, should a person correct the record in real time or should they not even comment on it?»Last week, Gifford told that she hadn't read Ripa's book nor had plans to read it, but wasn't pleased about the headlines concerning the nature of Ripa and Philbin's relationship.
Gifford said Philbin was her «dear friend» and that her thoughts were with his wife, Joy, and their children.“I was very sorry to see the headlines,” said Gifford, who hosted with Philbin from 1985-2000. “We see headlines all the time, and you never know what’s true and not true.” “I was in Israel, and I saw that and I went, ‘Oh, I hope this isn’t true.
I just hope it isn’t,'” she continued. “'Cause what’s the point?’ I don’t get it. I’m not going to read the book. I haven’t read it.
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