Clay Aiken says Kelly Ripa feud sparked ‘most catastrophic week’ of his life

Celebrity News Clay Aiken says Kelly Ripa feud sparked ‘most catastrophic week’ of his life By Vanessa Serna Published June 24, 2026, 7:54 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Clay Aiken spoke out about the moment he contentiously placed his hand over Kelly Ripa’s mouth more than two decades after their intense on-air clash on “Live with Regis and Kelly” in 2006. The “American Idol” alum, 47, recalled stepping in as a co-host on the daytime show and attempting to stop Ripa from talking so he could ask their guests questions. When asked if they had spoken since, he responded on Wednesday’s podcast episode of “Hollywood Raw,” “No.

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