Michael Strahan on ‘Good Morning America’ on March 21, 2023.Photo:Michael Le Brecht II/ABC via Getty
Michael Le Brecht II/ABC via Getty
Michael Strahanis back atGood Morning Americaafter a nearly three-week hiatus as he dealt with “personal family matters.”
The 51-year-old broadcaster did not address the reason behind his absence on the ABC morning show Wednesday, though his fellow co-hostsRobin RobertsandGeorge Stephanopoulosappeared ecstatic for his return.
Roberts opened the show saying, “Can I just say we have tears of joy because we have Michael back here at the desk with us?”
“It is great to be back with both of you … and it’s great to seeJeremy Rennerconquering another mountain or hill as he’s on his way to recovery," Strahan replied, summarizing one of the top stories of the morning before continuing the broadcast.
No other details about Strahan’s circumstances that led to his lengthy absence were given during the two-hour broadcast.
Fox NFL Sunday analyst Michael Strahan looks on during the Championship game between the San Fransisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 29, 2023.Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty
Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty
HisGMAreturn comes three days after the football analystrejoinedFox NFL Sunday. Strahan returned to the network’s pregame broadcast to honor veterans alongside his co-host, Curt Menefee.
He also appeared on theFox NFL SundayTikTokto take part in a quiz to guess the meaning of military terms withRob Gronkowski,Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and Jimmy Johnson.
PEOPLE previously confirmed Strahantook a brief break from both showsfor private reasons.
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“Michael Strahan will not be with us this week as he is dealing with some personal family matters,” an ABC spokesperson told PEOPLE in a statement last week. “We appreciate everyone’s thoughts and concerns.”
Menefee also noted during last week’sFox NFL Sundaythat Strahan was not part of the show because he is “dealing with a personal family matter,” per theLos Angeles Times.
Michael Strahan attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on February 9, 2020.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Strahan isa dad to four adult children: Tanita, Michael Jr., Isabella and Sophia. He shares his two older kids, Tanita, 31, and Michael Jr., 28, with first wife Wanda Hutchins, to whom he was married from 1992 to 1996. He also shares 19-year-old twins Isabella and Sophia with second wifeJean Muggli, to whom he was married from 1999 to 2006.
PEOPLE previously learned that the broadcaster — who had not been on air atGMAsince Oct. 26 — is healthy.Nightlineco-anchor Juju Chang andWorld News Tonight’s Linsey Davis filled in in his absence.
Prior to his return, Strahan had not posted on social media since Oct. 25 when he promotedThe $100,000 Pyramid.
source: people.com
