Regis -- Bypassed by Docs, Bathed by Kelly?

Regis Philbin is going under the knife this week for bypass surgery, and looks like he'll have the services of a preternaturally perky nurse -- his co-host Kelly Ripa -- should he want them.

Philbin announced on this morning's "Live with Regis and Kelly" that he's going to have heart bypass surgery after experiencing shortness of breath and chest pains. His preferred mode of treatment was angioplasty -- "Bang, bang, bang, they blow it open," as he described it -- but doctors insisted on the more invasive bypass.

Kelly obligingly offered her, er, assistance: "My primary job will be, like it or not, get your pills ready -- your sponge-bath nurse." To which Reege very quickly replied, "Why don't you give me a quick dip before I go?"

Philbin says he'll be away from the show for five weeks. No word on whether Clay Aiken will fill in for the peppy talkmaster.



Tags: Kelly Ripa, KellyRipa, Regis Philbin, RegisPhilbin

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91. HI REEGE SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR PROBLEM HERE'S HOPING YOU ARE WELL IN NO TIME THE SHOW WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU, AND TO JOY KEEP THE FAITH REEGE WILL BE BRAND NEW SOON AND ON HIS FEET

Posted at 7:51AM on Mar 14th 2007 by BEA MILICI

92. I WISH REGIS A SPEEDY RECOVERY! I AM A BIG FAN OF BOTH REGIS AND KELLY. I STARTED TO CRY WHEN REGIS SAID HE NEEDED SURGERY ON MONDAY. I WATCH THE SHOW ALMOST EVERY DAY! I FEEL LIKE YOU ARE PART OF MY FAMILY BECAUSE I WELCOME YOU INTO MY HOME EVERY MORNING VIA T.V. I ENJOY AND ADMIRE YOU BOTH! I PRAY FOR REGIS'S SURGERY TO BE A SUCCESS. I KNOW GOD IS WITH YOU BECAUSE YOU SEEM LIKE A VERY NICE PERSON. I'LL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. I'LL MISS YOU AS ALL YOUR MANY FANS WILL. I SINCERELY WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND AWAIT YOUR RETURN IN ABOUT 5 WEEKS! SENDING YOU PEACE AND LOVE, JOAN T.

Posted at 1:01PM on Mar 14th 2007 by Joan

93. I think Regis is a very classy guy and I really wish him well. I think he needs to get rid of Kelly though. Don't like her at all. Especially after the Clay incident! They both made mistakes that day, but her bashing him on Monday was so unprofessional. I don't he intentionally meant to insult her but she took it way to far!

I think if they did bring him back, it would be a HUGE ratings grabber for the show. Everyone would tune in to see another possible train wreck. Or hopefully, she would shut up and allow him to do what he does best "entertain"! JMO

Posted at 6:26PM on Mar 13th 2007 by patti

94. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Regis. Hope you'll have a good and speedy recovery, because i don't think the show can last very long without you.

I would love to see Clay back on the show, only if Kelly promise to be behave. However, it will take much effort on her part, because it's quite obvious that she does not like him very much. Even though they say they have made up and all is well with them, it is just what it is. Still, Clay, who have more class, would probably help out if he was to be asked, even knowing how painful it may be.

I used to watch the show once in awhile and enjoyed both Regis and Kelly. I stop watching after Kelly bashed Clay on the Monday show when Clay wasn't there. No one has the right to do that to anyone. I watched the entire previous Friday show and really enjoyed it. The same mood carried throughout the whole show and everything was done in good fun. Everything should've ended when the show ended. After watching Kelly made those horrible comments on the Monday show, i cannot stomach to watch her again.

Posted at 6:32PM on Mar 13th 2007 by Jen

95. Our prayers are with you Regis! Please keep your hopes high and know that god is watching over you and Joy at this difficult time.
As for Kelly...as my husband likes to say "she made a career altering mistake with that mood altering mouth" and i must agree with him.
I wasn't a big Clay watcher before but now I actually find myself intentionally tuning into shows if I know he's going to be on them. We think he's funny and ADORABLE, just like Regis! :)
God bless

Posted at 6:51PM on Mar 13th 2007 by Irish Lady

96. Chris#63 You are so right and thank you for pointing out another of Kelly Ripa's assinine stupid remarks. Only she thinks she is cute or funny. Her constant need for attention is beyond revolting and she owes NURSES everywhere an apology.

Posted at 9:57PM on Mar 13th 2007 by Lenore

97. Godspeed, Regis. Godspeed, Kelly. Somewhat reluctantly, I had triple coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) at age 76. Now I am 77. That. I believe, is what it is about. After surgery, the main thing is to stay awake no matter how sleepy you may feel. Then, heed your instructions for deep breathing and you will join us for some more good life.

Posted at 11:51PM on Mar 13th 2007 by Carolyn Kent

98. Regis has had a good long life and made more than enough money. At his age, he will never be able to spend it and as the saying goes, you can't take it with you. It is a REAL PITY that he allowed KELLY RIPA to ruin his health the way she has IMO. This B--CH has been praying for the day when Regis can no longer host his own show and she can take over. Thank God for remote controls and I pray everyone uses it to click this show OFF until hopefully KELLY is GONE and REGIS is BACK!

Posted at 12:32AM on Mar 14th 2007 by Rochester

99. It is well known that Kelly and Mark are the laughingstocks of the Hamptons!

Posted at 1:45AM on Mar 14th 2007 by Martha

100. Those nouveau-riche Consuelos are so full of themselves it is just hilarious. They're secretly known as the Beverly Hillbillies and everyone HATES KELLY and her kids. They are the worst il-mannered brats to foul the Hamptons in a long while! And the 'airs" Kelly puts on are just beyond description. Oh, and her hag of a mother is just too much. We all know where she got it from.

Posted at 2:00AM on Mar 14th 2007 by Caroline

101. I won't be watching the show, I love Regis but I can't stand Kelly, I wish
Regis the best of luck, he is a great guy

Posted at 2:53AM on Mar 14th 2007 by kathy

102. confirmed

Posted at 7:47PM on Mar 21st 2007 by kathy

103. regis, my prayers are still with you! your'e a big man! don't forget that, i'm sure you'll be back as soon as you are able! as for kelly, people are just jealeos! she's funny, and a good person also! so all you people that think she is not good, GET A LIFE! love, linda w.

Posted at 4:01PM on Mar 14th 2007 by linda wyrauch

104. Good luck Regis! I won't watch the show untill he comes back because Kelly gets on my nerves. This is his show...not hers.

Posted at 3:58PM on Mar 14th 2007 by Elaine

105. First, Regis will be in good hands. This surgery will improve his life.

Posted at 1:16AM on Mar 15th 2007 by Nancy Heyer R.N.

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