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Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan exit drama

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Had she known what would be different?  Nothing, so the only issue is her ego is hurt that nobody thought she was someone whose approval was needed.

 

I truly don't believe Kelly Ripa cares whether Michael Strahan stays or goes.  I believe this has more to do with her (and her producers) not being told he was even in negotiations with Ben Sherwood until the deal was done and the announcement was given to the press.  So, if you're thinking she's acting like a diva because no one sought her approval on the deal, then...I don't know what to tell you.

Agreed. I think Kelly has for sure earned the respect to not be blindsided like this multiple times.

Was it even addressed today …her absence again? She is doing herself no favors with her childish tantrums. It puts more pressure/work for Michael Gelman to find a replacement for her everyday. I am sure Gelman is just as upset but you don't see him leaving the show hi and dry….LOL

It was announced yesterday that Kelly would be out the rest of the week. 

Blindsided how?  

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Ironically they were called trash back then.

With CBS known as "the Tiffany Network," and NBC known for "Must-See TV," what else was ABC to do, lol?

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Michael Strahan took a job to be more challenged he probably want to be her second banana. It's hard for me to feel sorry for Kelly when she makes 36000 in an hour on TV. She is beyond rich. Chit we actually agree on something. I feel like she chaneed from her soap days. She used to be funny cute and a joy. She's now vain, superficial, talks about herself non stop. Apparently she was screaming after declaring I am the star of this show this is my show. U know what speaks volumes about Ripa is Regis stated he hasn't spoken to her since the day he left. She didn't return his calls or texts.  I just feel an example of fame and celebrity and money changed Kelly Ripa into a different person. Isn't that sad? Plus she won't even talk about her soap past she never attends the daytime emmys. She's too good for all that now.

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Had she known what would be different?  Nothing, so the only issue is her ego is hurt that nobody thought she was someone whose approval was needed.

 

I truly don't believe Kelly Ripa cares whether Michael Strahan stays or goes.  I believe this has more to do with her (and her producers) not being told he was even in negotiations with Ben Sherwood until the deal was done and the announcement was given to the press.  So, if you're thinking she's acting like a diva because no one sought her approval on the deal, then...I don't know what to tell you.

Agreed. I think Kelly has for sure earned the respect to not be blindsided like this multiple times.

Was it even addressed today …her absence again? She is doing herself no favors with her childish tantrums. It puts more pressure/work for Michael Gelman to find a replacement for her everyday. I am sure Gelman is just as upset but you don't see him leaving the show hi and dry….LOL

It was announced yesterday that Kelly would be out the rest of the week. 

Blindsided how?  

She nor Gelman were told anything till he said he was leaving

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ABC had Aaron Spelling at that time (nicknamed Aaron's Broadcasting Company). 

 

All I have to say is, you didn't see Susan Lucci walking off the AMC set when the shocking news broke five years back... 

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Had she known what would be different?  Nothing, so the only issue is her ego is hurt that nobody thought she was someone whose approval was needed.

 

I truly don't believe Kelly Ripa cares whether Michael Strahan stays or goes.  I believe this has more to do with her (and her producers) not being told he was even in negotiations with Ben Sherwood until the deal was done and the announcement was given to the press.  So, if you're thinking she's acting like a diva because no one sought her approval on the deal, then...I don't know what to tell you.

Agreed. I think Kelly has for sure earned the respect to not be blindsided like this multiple times.

Was it even addressed today …her absence again? She is doing herself no favors with her childish tantrums. It puts more pressure/work for Michael Gelman to find a replacement for her everyday. I am sure Gelman is just as upset but you don't see him leaving the show hi and dry….LOL

It was announced yesterday that Kelly would be out the rest of the week. 

Blindsided how?  

She nor Gelman were told anything till he said he was leaving

So?  Kelly is an employee.  The important thing is she was told before the free world.  

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All I have to say is, you didn't see Susan Lucci walking off the AMC set when the shocking news broke five years back... 

Nah, all she did was backhand-bitch-slap Brian Frons.

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The Talk had discussion about it…saying that Kelly had gone on vacation to get away from it all….LOL….that she was upset about not being told about Michael leaving….and those rumors that she and Michael weren't that chummy after all...

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All I have to say is, you didn't see Susan Lucci walking off the AMC set when the shocking news broke five years back... 

 

Nah, all she did was backhand-bitch-slap Brian Frons.

 

She sure did... months later after the show finished taping and the last show was about to air. Perfect timing :) 

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All I have to say is, you didn't see Susan Lucci walking off the AMC set when the shocking news broke five years back... 

 

Nah, all she did was backhand-bitch-slap Brian Frons.

Did that really happen?

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Nah.  But wouldn't it have been awesome if it had?

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I had read she didn't know until after the taping on Tuesday.  I found it odd it wasn't announced on Live.

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I had read she didn't know until after the taping on Tuesday.  I found it odd it wasn't announced on Live.

Still not relevant at all.  Kelly is an employee and does not have to be told anything!

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I had read she didn't know until after the taping on Tuesday.  I found it odd it wasn't announced on Live.

Still not relevant at all.  Kelly is an employee and does not have to be told anything!

And whatever happened to the show must go on?   She can sit in that mansion and bemoan how everyone has treated her horribly, but this whole incident reveals what a horrible diva she is.   She is an ex-soap actress who got plucked from obscurity to become a mega millionaire talk show star, and she is angry?   They should tell her to report to work or she's fired.     They could probably get Regis to take over for a month while they seek out new hosts and nobody would even notice or care.   Talk show hosts are pretty ephemeral when it comes to fame and audience affection.    Whatever became of Sally Jesse Raphael or Jenny Jones?  There have been a bunch of once famous chatters who everyone saw as being famous and needed, and then their show stopped and nobody ever gave them a second thought.    Star Jones thought she was a big shot too once upon a time. 

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