Howie Mandel Regrets Apology Video

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Howie Mandel, the 70-year-old America's Got Talent judge, is second-guessing a video

he posted apologizing to Kelly Riepa.

It all started on her show Live With Kelly and Mark on March 23rd, when Riepa and her

husband Mark Consuelos complimented how great he looks for his age.

Mandel pushed back, calling it a backhanded remark, like saying someone smart for dummy.

On the March 31st episode of Hot Mikes with Billy Bush, Mandel admitted he regrets the

Instagram clip from March 28th.

He explained that comedians shouldn't apologize for jokes, even if they flop, and that his

sarcastic videos stirred up more fuss than intended.

The original TV exchange blew up online fast, with media labeling it an awkward clash.

As an outlets dissected every word, turning a quick banter into headline news.

Bush chimed in on his podcast, scratching his head over wide escalated since everyone

seemed to be just messing around.

Even live with Kelly and Mark's executive producer, Michael Gellman, jumped in playfully

on Mandel's video, agreeing he looked sharp for 70.

Mandel wrapped it up by owning that the joke missed its mark, but stressed.

He never aimed to upset anyone, or caused drama.

It's all part of the comedy.

Grind, landing punches are none.