Kelly Ripa

On the show today she said she was wearing extensions last night for Letterman.

That would be this weekend against USC.

Before folks start foaming at the mouth about Kelly's impending Sweeps haircut, I have three words of cold water for you..."Hope and Faith".

Though she's off the soap, she's still got a network show to take into account and I'm pretty sure the producers won't be too keen on her getting the big chop that they'd then have to compensate for with wigs and/or storyline.  I don't think they've reached the safe status of "Friends" or even "Married With Childeren" yet, where a character can get away with wearing a wig for a couple of seasons.

Just my humble opinion,

JF

On this morning's Live show, Kelly and Regis had an interesting talk
about her hair. First Regis held up a New York paper with an article
about an apparent trend of women chopping off long hair, and said
his wife Joy was considering doing that.

Kelly then walked back to the pictures on the wall of the set and
grabbed a pic of her with her straight center-parted bob from a
couple of years back to show herself with short hair, and said she
actually really liked cutting it short once in a while.

Regis then asked her point-blank if she'd consider cutting it short as
a ratings stunt for sweeps month. He moved his hand to indicate a
jawline cut, and then said he was thinking REALLY short, like a pixie
(I'm not sure he knows how different those are). Eventually Kelly
said she would definitely consider it.

Regis was being quite obnoxious about it, and Kelly was clearly
annoyed by his behavior, which is a shame, because it
overshadowed the cut question. I think if he'd asked her reasonably,
they could've had a more detailed discussion of what she might do,
she would have committed more strongly to it, and he could've
brought the audience in for support. Instead she gave a passing "I'll
think about it" at the end of the segment. It amazes me that after all
these years on TV he still isn't too suave at times.

Kelly's hair also looked great this morning. She's returned the part to
the left side and it was very full with a few loose curls. They're also
giving a makeover to their staffer as part of their project to fix her
up on a date, and they said they'll reveal her new look Friday.

That's the news....

rardman, Thats a great pic (the first one)!!! She always looks good but,that style looks great on her!!!! I'd love to see her try a shorter do

Edited by cutmore

Did anyone see today's Regis and Kelly Show? Kelly's hair looked sizably shorter. I could be wrong (didn't have my glasses on), but the back looked like it was just chopped. Anyone have access to photos?

Think so.

I've been a fan of this site for a few years and recently decided to join. Sorry I was so "predictable" in just my second post. I understand the point that Jerky Flea was making, but I did state that this was a fun look for Kelly and that she looks good in any style. I mentioned the Pixie not just because of my fondness for the cut, but because Kelly has the face and features to pull it off. My signature line reflects a preference, but that doesn't mean I think that eveyone should look the same. Not all women could "get away" with an extremely short cut. I'm not eagerly awaiting the day that Kirstie Ally gets a flat top or the day the Tyne Daily shaves her head. having said that, I didn't really take the Fleas reply personsally. I just wanted to clarify my postion. Keep up the great work. Thanks

I love long hair, because it looks softer.  Some of the short hair cuts look too hard........

 

JF, I've never seen Weird Science! But it's going on my rental list now... :-)

mmmm.... Kelly LeBrock.....

Anyway, with regard to the other Kelly (Ripa), I suspect you're right, the
compromise cut was the result of a disagreement with the stylist. Maybe
she's more game for change than I gave her credit for. Maybe she will cut
it shorter. Maybe Regis will offer some much-needed encouragement.
Stay tuned...