The entertainment industry is no stranger to feuds, and one that has recently resurfaced is the long-standing animosity between television personalities Kathie Lee Gifford and Howard Stern. What began as a seemingly harmless joke on Stern's radio show has now escalated into a bitter feud spanning over two decades.
However, in a surprising turn of events, Stern recently revealed that he has reached out to Gifford to ask for her forgiveness. This unexpected development has left many wondering: what exactly led to this rift, and could we see a reconciliation between these two larger-than-life figures?
Kathie Lee Gifford says Howard Stern asked for forgiveness after feud: 'God can touch anybody's heart' https://t.co/WrwJdtSvN1
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 28, 2024
It all began in the late 1990s when Stern, known for his provocative and controversial style, made a joke on his show about Gifford's late husband, Frank Gifford. The joke was in poor taste and understandably upset Gifford, who had just lost her husband. Gifford, in turn, publicly called out Stern, referring to him as "a pig" and urging him to "just shut up." This ignited a heated feud between the two, with both parties trading insults and taking jabs at each other in the media.
As the years went by, the feud only seemed to intensify. Stern continued to mock Gifford and her personal life on his show, while Gifford used her platform on "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" to fire back at Stern. The feud even spilled over onto other television shows, with Gifford refusing to appear on "The Howard Stern Show" and Stern refusing to be a guest on Gifford's show. It seemed that this rivalry had no end in sight.
Howard Stern:
“I will never vote Democrat again, they are communists.”
He’s right. There’s no other way to explain Bernie and Ocasio-Cortez!
How soon will the left launch a boycott on his show?! pic.twitter.com/jMEGdd9ILh
— Andrew Pollack (@AndrewPollackFL) January 21, 2020
However, in a surprising twist, Stern recently shared on his show that he had reached out to Gifford to apologize and ask for her forgiveness. He admitted that he was wrong to make that joke about Frank Gifford and that he has matured since then. He also expressed a desire to put the feud behind them and potentially even become friends with Gifford. While Gifford has not publicly responded to Stern's apology, many are wondering if this could be the beginning of the end of their long-standing feud.
The news of Stern's apology has sparked discussions and debates among fans and critics alike. Some believe that it is never too late to apologize and make amends, while others argue that the damage has already been done and forgiveness may not be possible. Regardless of what happens between Gifford and Stern, this feud has certainly left a lasting impact on both of their careers.
Gifford, who recently retired from her role on "Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda," has remained relatively quiet about the feud in recent years. However, she did open up about the toll it took on her mental health, admitting that the constant attacks from Stern affected her deeply. As for Stern, who is now a judge on "America's Got Talent," he has continued to push the boundaries with his radio show but has also shown a softer side in recent years. Could this apology be a sign of a more empathetic and compassionate Stern?
In the end, only time will tell if Gifford and Stern will truly bury the hatchet and put their feud to rest. While some may view this as a simple case of two personalities in a petty disagreement, it also serves as a reminder that words have power and can have lasting effects. Let us hope that this unlikely reconciliation between Gifford and Stern can pave the way for more understanding and forgiveness in the entertainment industry.
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Who really gives sh*t?
I am pleased to hear that Howard Stern has apologized to Kathy Lee Gifford. My hope is that he was sincere in his apology. Regardless, as a professed Christian, Kathy owes Howard forgiveness. Christ died on the cross as an act which affords anyone who will believe and trust in Jesus’ forgiveness and eternal life. This is the ultimate forgiveness demonstrated to all who will accept it. Thus, who is Kathy Lee Gifford to not forgive any and all offenses given to her by anyone, including Howard Stern? Christians are called to forgive. Kathy must do this as an act of love and obedience to her Lord Jesus Christ. I truly hope the two will make a public reconciliation. I would be good for the world to watch this act of mutual submission and humility. Thank you,
Bob Schmidt