Kelly Ripper Is Moving On

The pair were plagued by persistent rumors that they secretly loathed one another. In 2017, Philbin claimed he'd never been asked back on the program, hadn't spoken to Ripper since he exits. She did not rip it to not dispute Philbin's claim at the time, something she now regrets. "I loved Regis with all my heart. And he was one of the greatest friends I've ever had in my life"