On November 15, Michael Strahan returned to “Good Morning America” after three weeks. At the start of the show, co-host Robin Roberts expressed her happiness over his return, stating, “Can I just say we have tears of joy because Michael is back here at the desk” (via the New York Post). In response to the heartfelt words, Strahan said, “It’s great to be back with you both.” However, the former NFL star didn’t elaborate on his absence and instead segued into one of the day’s top stories. “It’s great to see Jeremy Renner conquering another mountain or hill as he’s on his way to recovery,” he added, per Inside Edition. While Strahan remained mum on his situation, fans were happy to him back on their screens. One X user wrote, “@michaelstrahan it is a GREAT morning seeing you on Good Morning America today! Happy Hump day!” Another viewer said, “@michaelstrahan is back on GMA!!! That makes me happy!!”
This isn’t the first time Strahan has had an extended absence from “Good Morning America.” In April 2023, the beloved host took an extended three-week break from the show, which left fans concerned. After a fan on X asked Roberts about Strahan, the longtime anchor replied, “He’s been enjoying a well deserved Spring vacation, he’ll be back tomorrow.” Strahan also took a break from “GMA” in August 2023 to move his daughter, Sophia Strahan, into her dorm at Duke University. “Dropped off the youngest of the tribe @sophialstrahan at college!” he announced on Instagram.
