SAY WHAT?!? :: Regis Philbin Nearly Pats Nicki Minaj on the Ass

Nicki Minaj got a little more than she anticipated after performing a single from her new album Pink Friday on LIVE! with Regis & Kelly on Monday.

Lil Wayne's protégé did a little small talk (aka album plugging) after the set. During the chat, the 79-year-old host became fascinated (or is it f-ass-cinated?) with Nicki Minaj's outfit. He felt the fabric, then gave Minaj a pat just below her bum.

Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) tweeted about the unexpected close encounter.

Nicki Minaj: "Lol. I was in shock!"

Regis then asked Nicki what advice Lil Wayne had offered her on her career. She replied, "Go hard." To which Reeg quipped, "Go hard? Wish I could!"

Here's the clip:

~Papi Chulo~