Howie Mandel calls out Kelly Ripa’s backhanded compliment in tense live TV moment
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Key Points:
- During a "Live with Kelly and Mark" appearance, Howie Mandel took issue with comments about his age, pushing back against what he felt was a backhanded compliment implying he looked good "for 70."
- Mandel compared the compliment to an insult, likening it to saying someone is smart "for a stupid person," which sparked a humorous exchange with Mark Consuelos and laughter from the audience.
- After the awkward moment, Mandel lightened the mood by jokingly declaring himself "gorgeous," successfully resetting the tone of the segment.
- Mandel also shared details about his unique workout routine involving swimming with resistance cables and paddles, crediting Jerry O’Connell for introducing him to the regimen.
- Earlier this year, Mandel advised entertainers to avoid spending impulsively after their first paychecks and advocated for investing in assets that generate income, referencing financial principles from "Rich Dad, Poor Dad."
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