Howie Mandel calls out Kelly Ripa’s backhanded compliment in tense live TV moment

Howie Mandel wasn’t amused by Kelly Ripa’s praise.

What started as a routine morning TV appearance took a sharp and awkward turn when Mandel pushed back on what he viewed as an age dig during "Live with Kelly and Mark" Monday.

"You just celebrated 70 years. You're 70 years old," Mark Consuelos said, setting the stage as Ripa added, "It doesn't make any sense."

Mandel immediately chimed in.

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