Rosie Rips Kelly for "Homophobic" Remark

76. I call BULLSH*T on Kelly. When Howie Mandel cohosted, she mocked him for being so germ-concious and actually LICKED the tool he uses to open doors with. Did she know where that had been? Was she worried about germs and her children when she put that thing her mouth? No. And as for Clay Aiken never saying "thank you" I think there's a clip from The Insider floating around that shows she was lying about that too.

Posted at 1:06PM on Nov 21st 2006 by BS

77. Rosie - You cannot be serious? Kelly Ripa is not a homophobe. You, however, are paranoid.

Here is a NEWSFLASH for ya - Not everything is about being gay.

Clay was rude - END OF STORY.

Posted at 1:06PM on Nov 21st 2006 by GC

78. Rosie's using "The View " as a platform to harass and intimidate anyone who doesn't agree with heterophobic activism.

Posted at 1:02PM on Nov 21st 2006 by JON

79. I agree with most of the comments about Rosie, I immediately sent an email to Barbara, first Oprah, then Kristy Alley now Kelly, who's next on her list.

Posted at 1:03PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Netha Lathan

80. As usual, everything is homophoebic or anit-gay with Rosie. I would like to see what would happen to a co-host who put his/her hand over Rosie's mouth to stop her from talking. She would have a lesbian fit.

Kelly handled the situation as best she could. I know I would not want someone covering my mouth, just for the germ factor. Kelly has 3 kids she has to worry about bringing home cold's flu's, and germs that could have been on his hand.

Plus the fact that the show is called Regis and Kelly, not Kelly and Clay. He was out of line and totally inappropriate.

Rosie, stop with you tirades about you poor homosexuals. You are who you are, that's the way you choose to live your life, but we, the audience get tired of you slamming it down our throats.

You just don't know when to keep you BIG MOUTH SHUT!

And beside, I did not know Clay came out of the closet, that is if he is even gay. Does Rosie know something we don't know?

Posted at 1:06PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Bella

81. Has anyone ever noticed how Ellen DeGeneres never seems to 'go there' with gay issues? Why can't Rosie take an example from her and quit being so hostile and perpetuating this division in people? And how can Kelly's comment be construed as HOMOPHOBIC when Clay hasn't even admitted he's gay? If anyone did a HUGE disservice to anyone, Rosie did it to Clay.

SHE is the one who started all of this - and she does it all the freaking time. Rosie needs to STOP it - she is the one filled with paranoia, rage, and anger - certainly not Kelly Ripa.

Posted at 1:03PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Chewi

82. I am sick sick sick of Rosie and her feelings........Joy the same they are like the two most unsuitable people to be on TV Let her take her filthy mouth and go away to another land and leave decent people like Kelly rippa Alone...YOU are a sicko Ro, Get some help

Posted at 8:35PM on Nov 22nd 2006 by R Stone

83. I agree with the majority of the comments above. Rosie took things way out of context thinking that Kelly's remark in any way was homophobic.

I certainly would not like someone putting their hand over my mouth like that. A large part of Kelly's charm on the show is her personality and opinions.

Clay Aiken being the guest host needed to show her respect.

Posted at 1:12PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Mary

84. I saw the show and from the beginning there was no chemistry between Clay and Kelly. You could tell that she was nervous and he is so new to hosting that he wasn't as smooth as a practiced interviewer/host. When I saw a quick pause and he should have asked a question, he didn't. Kelly immediately took over. It's live TV and Clay is not yet a pro at interviewing, but he's a terrific singer. Still, putting his hand on her mouth was a put-down. I wouldn't want ANYONE to put their hand on my mouth--YUK. The show was not good that day and it's too bad. Rosie was way off in calling Kelly a homophobe. Kelly doesn't deserve that. A person's sexuality doesn't matter if they put their hand on someone's mouth; it's just plain bad, bad, bad manners.

Posted at 1:11PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Karen

85. Kelly needs to get over herself. I agree with Rosie that comment had nothing to do with germs. Sorry but Kelly was the one who started the rudness on the show from the clip with her dressing up as Clay & Regis as Bo Bice and them kissing to her shoving a cat picture in his face. Awww what's the matter Kelly he to fast on the draw for you? You can't bully him like you do Regis? Get over yourself!

Posted at 11:15AM on Nov 24th 2006 by Kelly Ripa

86. I agree with Rosie!!! Kelly is a big mouth who talks over everyone including Reege and her guests. Talk about respect Kelly, dont you think your guests would like to finish a sentence without you chiming in about yourself (yes, it was funny on SNL, but not any longer) . Ya know, we are sick of you!! She is so rude. I stopped watching the show because she is not the show, although she thinks she is. I say way to go Rosie!! If I could, I would have bitch slapped her to shut her big mouth for once!! Go Clay!

Posted at 1:12PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Vicki

87. Rosie loves having her name out there. She reads TMZ hourly.

If TMZ failed to report this incident, Rosie would have been crushed.

Posted at 1:32PM on Nov 23rd 2006 by Stein

88. Rosie is unbearable.

Posted at 1:09PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Virginia

89. How the hell is "I don't know where your hands have been" a homophobic remark? If Clay were black would that have been considered a racist remark? Give me a break Rosie.

Posted at 1:13PM on Nov 21st 2006 by lulu

90. Rosie is absolutely ridiculous! She spends all her time slapping everyone's rists for not riding on her bus. Whether it be sexuality, politics, or anything for that matter. Why is she allowed to voice her opinion on all subjects-but, is entirely unaccepting of others?
I found her giving all Republications the middle finger the other night on Comic Relief the other night. She acts as if she she is so open minded. She really is just an angry woman. Her sense of humor(which made her famous in the first place) is over shadowed by her anger. Besides, Kelly Ripa was not making a homophobic comment. I watched that show. Let me tell you...Clay AIken was trying alittle too hard to be funny. He was pretty insulting, and dismissive the entire show. Rosie...no one cares if your gay. Get over it!

Posted at 1:19PM on Nov 21st 2006 by jackie