Michael Strahan returns to 'GMA' after mystery 3-week hiatus

Publish date: 2024-07-09

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He’s back. Michael Strahan has returned to “Good Morning America” after an unexplained three-week hiatus from the show. 

The former NFL player, 51, hasn’t been on the show since Oct. 26, and the reason for his mysterious absence has not been addressed. 

He joined co-hosts Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Lara Spencer, and Ginger Zee, who welcomed him back on Nov. 15. 

Roberts started off by addressing his return, without stating the reason he was gone.

“Can I just say we have tears of joy because Michael is back here at the desk,” she said.

Strahan replied, “It is great to be back with both of you.”

A source told “Entertainment Tonight” that he was dealing with personal issues. 

Michael Strahan returned to “Good Morning America” after an unexplained three-week hiatus from the show.  ABC / GMA
Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America” on Nov. 15, 2023. ABC / GMA
Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts with the cast of “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” ABC / GMA
Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts, and George Stephanopoulos on the set of the ABC show. ABC

“Michael is a huge presence at ‘GMA’ and his absence is definitely felt. He’s universally adored. Everyone wishes him the best as he deals with personal family matters. The hope is for him to get back to work soon.”

Strahan also returned to his job co-hosting “Fox NFL Sunday” with Curt Menefee, who used the same language as the source, stating that Strahan missed the Nov. 5 show because he was “dealing with a personal family matter.” 

Michael Strahan was spotted in NYC on Oct. 18, 2023. GC Images

The Post reached out to “GMA,” and a spokesperson said they had no comment beyond what was “previously shared.”

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