Howie Mandel actually wishes he hadn't apologized to Kelly Ripa after his awkward on-air confrontation with the TV host. In case you've missed the whole saga, let us walk you through the timeline. In late March, the comedian appeared on Live With Kelly and Mark shortly after celebrating his 70th birthday. After the two hosts and their guest discussed Mandel's age, Ripa lightheartedly said, "It doesn't make any sense." The mishap happened on Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' TV show. By: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA However, the America's Got Talent host didn't like her implication.