Howie Mandel 'kind of' regrets making public apology after tense Kelly Ripa on-air moment

Howie Mandel is doubling down — and dialing back his apology during his viral on-air moment.

The "America’s Got Talent" judge admitted he "kind of" regrets issuing a public apology to Kelly Ripa after a lighthearted live interview spiraled into a wave of reactions.

"Who got offended?" Billy Bush asked on his podcast.

HOWIE MANDEL CALLS OUT KELLY RIPA’S BACKHANDED COMPLIMENT IN TENSE LIVE TV MOMENT

"I don't know. I've been reading the articles and the internet — and if somebody is offended...