Overview
- He told the Hot Mics with Billy Bush podcast on Tuesday, March 31 that he “kind of” regrets posting a public apology and said he didn’t mean to embarrass anyone.
- In the same appearance, he wore a wig and then walked out mid‑interview in a playful bit, keeping the saga in the spotlight across shows and social feeds.
- The flap began on the March 23 episode of Live with Kelly and Mark when Mandel pushed back on praise about how he looks at 70, calling age‑linked compliments a caveat.
- After the clip spread, he posted an Instagram apology on Saturday, March 28, telling Ripa “you’re right,” even as he said he doesn’t believe comedians should apologize for jokes.
- Coverage has multiplied with tongue‑in‑cheek reactions, including producer Michael Gelman’s “you do look great… for your age” comment, while no substantive response from Ripa or Consuelos has been reported.