Could Regis Philbin return to "Live" with Kelly Ripa after Michael Strahan leaves this week? The venerable veteran has "already been approached" about a possible comeback, Page Six notes.
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The show's official response was derisive snark - "Seriously?" (which isn't exactly a denial..) but Regis' wife Joy seemed to put the kibosh on the idea. "Stay out of it, Regis!" she was overheard shouting while Regis was on the line.
Strahan leaves Friday. The two started their final week together with some stilted chatter and awkward body language.
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