“I’ve watched your show for years. I’ve never been asked to co-host”: Caitlyn Jenner Offended Kelly Ripa on ‘Live’, Hinted She’s More Confident as a Girl Than Her
Caitlyn Jenner’s appearance on Live! with Kelly and Ryan in 2017 made headlines for all the wrong reasons. What was supposed to be a routine interview to promote her memoir, The Secrets of My Life, quickly turned into a heated exchange between Jenner and host, Kelly Ripa.
Jenner’s behavior on the show was shocking and offensive, and it sparked a backlash from viewers and the media alike. Many people accused Jenner of being rude and disrespectful to Ripa and her co-host, John Leguizamo. Some even called for a boycott of Jenner’s book in protest of her behavior.
Caitlyn Jenner Interrupting the Hosts
Jenner made it clear from the start that she had little respect for the show or its hosts. Throughout the program, she interrupted the hosts and went on long rants, making it difficult for them to get a word in otherwise. Ripa, who is known for her control and poise, must have found the experience particularly frustrating.
Caitlyn Jenner’s most controversial moment came when she turned the tables on Ripa and asked her when she knew she was a girl. “Just think about that,” Jenner said, pointing a manicured finger at Ripa. “When did you know you were a girl?”
The comment was shocking and uncalled for, and Kelly Ripa appeared taken aback. The interview continued, but the tension in the room was palpable.
Former Olympics Winner Feeling Snubbed
Jenner also expressed her frustration at never having been asked to co-host the show.
“I have been around for 40 years, from the old ‘Regis and Kathie Lee’ – Kathie Lee’s [Gifford] the godmother to some of my children – and all this kind of stuff. I’ve watched your show for years, I’ve seen you go through all this stuff, and I’ve never been asked to co-host,” she complained.
It’s unclear why Jenner felt entitled to a co-hosting spot, especially given her behavior during the interview. It’s possible that Ripa simply didn’t want to risk another contentious encounter. After the interview aired, many viewers took to social media to express their outrage at Jenner’s behavior. Some accused her of being rude and disrespectful to Ripa and her co-host, John Leguizamo.
The former Olympic gold medalist’s comments about Ripa’s gender were also criticized, with many viewers calling them insensitive and inappropriate. Some pointed out that Ripa’s gender identity had no bearing on the interview, and that Jenner’s question was an attempt to deflect attention away from her own behavior.
In response to the backlash, Jenner issued a statement saying that she had “great respect” for Ripa and that the interview had been “misunderstood.” However, many viewers remained unconvinced, and the incident continued to be a topic of discussion in the media for several weeks.
Source: The Richest
