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.

Kelly Ripa made headlines and sparked a public debate, Clay Aiken is sharing his side of the story. The American Idol alum, ...

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 ...

Clay Aiken reflects on his 2006 feud with Kelly Ripa, calling it the most catastrophic week of his life. The two have not ...

Since Kelly Clarkson was named the first-ever "American Idol" winner on Sept. 4, 2002, the singing competition show has ...

Clay Aiken just addressed his infamous feud with Kelly Ripa, followed by Rosie O’Donnell accidentally outing him on live TV, ...