Let’s talk about Kelly Ripa, shall we? The 52-year-old host of Live! has never been shy about calling it like she sees it. Recently, she found herself responding to a viewer who had some strong opinions about her and Ryan Seacrest’s “lack of personal grooming” on the show. The critic decided to air their grievances when Kelly shared a promotional video for the upcoming season of Live With Kelly and Ryan on Instagram.

Now, let’s break this down. This particular viewer had an issue with how the duo was presenting themselves on screen. "The only issue I have with this show (and I watch daily since I am at home nowadays) is the lack of personal grooming," the user commented. "I mean, it’s a nationally televised show. And I have to get dressed for every Zoom work call, so why can’t you guys?"

Kelly Ripa's Witty Comeback

Kelly didn’t skip a beat. Within moments, she replied with her signature humor. “We are dressed. FCC rules, not mine,” she quipped. “I’ll bring it up at the next meeting.” Classic Kelly. Her response was sharp, funny, and delivered with the kind of sass that only she can pull off.

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Adapting to a New Reality

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Kelly and Ryan have been filming the show remotely. Without their usual glam teams, they’ve had to adapt in ways that some viewers might not fully appreciate. Other fans have noted how “shiny” the duo looked on-air, prompting Kelly to address the comments head-on.

Back in May, she didn’t hold back. "First of all, let me just say, to people commenting about our appearance, 'How dare you and you’re lucky that we actually put clothes on. It's harder than you think to roll out of bed and come to a TV show,'" she said. Ryan chimed in with, “It’s a disaster.”

Quarantine Challenges

When Kelly was self-isolating with her family in the Caribbean, she found herself borrowing clothes from her daughter, Lola Consuelos. She even turned to self-tanner as a quick fix to look camera-ready. "All of my clothes, all of my hair products and all of my makeup is locked in the studio, which is closed because of everything that is going on," she explained on April 19. "I keep putting on my daughter’s self-tanner, thinking that will help."

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Even with all the challenges, Kelly and Ryan have managed to keep their show running smoothly. Their ability to adapt and maintain their professionalism while working from home is nothing short of impressive. Sure, they might not look as polished as they do in the studio, but they’re still delivering top-notch content day in and day out.

Final Thoughts

In the end, we think Kelly and Ryan have done an amazing job keeping Live! fresh and engaging during these unprecedented times. They’ve shown us that it’s possible to stay connected, even when life throws curveballs. So, the next time someone critiques their appearance, maybe we should take a moment to appreciate just how much effort goes into bringing us live entertainment from their homes.