The actor placed his hand over Ripa's mouth during an intense on-air clash on "Live with Regis and Kelly" in 2006.

In 2006, the "American Idol" alum subbed for morning TV host Regis Philbin — and infuriated Ripa with a playful gesture.

Clay Aiken got candid about his tense moment with Kelly Ripa in 2006 while guest-hosting Live With Regis & Kelly, calling the ...

Clay Aiken looks back on the Kelly Ripa moment he says led to the "most catastrophic week" of his life.

Clay Aiken is speaking out about the awkward exchange he had on-air with Kelly Ripa in 2006, recalling what he The Clay Aiken ...

Clay Aiken guest co-hosted 'Live with Regis and Kelly' in 2006, leading to a news story where he was outed on live TV ...

The “American Idol” veteran recalled trying “to be funny,” only to realize Ripa was not amused.

Many shows over the years have featured characters who become famous for one thing they always said, and those phrases often ...

I could always count on calling comic and raconteur Tom Dreesen to share a great story and provide great quotes. And now it’s ...

Former American Idol star Clay Aiken is reflecting on his awkward on-air exchange with Kelly Ripa on Live with Regis and Kelly and how deeply it affected him at the time. On Wednesday, June 24, during ...

TV Catchphrases That Live Rent-Free in Our Heads Viewers didn’t just watch 90s TV—they waited for it. Specifically, they ...