PHOTOSKelly Ripa & ABC Reportedly In Bitter Battle Over Her Behavior And Could Face Potential Lawsuit!
Kelly Ripa has reportedly refused to appear on LIVE With Kelly and Michael since Michael Strahan “blindsided” her with his decision to depart the talk show. Now, Kelly and ABC are embroiled in an intense battle over her “out of control” behavior and network execs are worried that Kelly “could go rogue” when she finally returns.
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According to Page Six, the petite blonde is ignoring all calls from ABC executives because she is still angry over the sudden announcement.
Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan arrive to film their show at Disneyland
Kelly, who has refused to go to work and cancelled her trip to Turks & Caicos, is rumored to be returning on Tuesday, April 26. Show producers are worried that when she does come back, she’ll go “off script.”
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One source said, “Kelly won't take anyone's calls. She could get a letter this weekend saying she's required to turn up to work under her contract, and if she doesn't show up, she'll face being sued for damages, such as lost ad revenue.”
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Another insider added that Kelly and Michael have been faking their on-air chemistry for some time now and she’s been jealous of his part-time gig at Good Morning America.
Kelly Ripa is all smiles as she heads out in New York City
Even her former co-host Regis Philbin stood up for Kelly. He reportedly said that ABC should not have gone “behind her back.”
Kelly has made her point very clear. Upon her return, she made a long speech about respect in the work place and how key communication is.
Her tension with Michael has also been pretty thick! She has made digs at him about contract negotiations and his even his failed marriage.
Their time in the studio has been so bumpy that Michael's last day was moved up to May 13 ... months before originally planned!
The first person scheduled to guest co-host Live! is Jimmy Kimmel.
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