Michael Strahan makes ‘tearful’ return to GMA as co-stars address his absence with emotional update

Michael Strahan returned to GMA on Wednesday following a prolonged absence as he handled a “private household matter”.

The favored host has been lacking from the present for nearly two weeks and he was welcomed again with open arms and a few emotional phrases by his co-stars, Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos. 

Good Morning America opened with all three anchors and after studying some headlines, Robin could not assist however deal with Michael’s absence and confessed there have been tears. 

“We have now tears of pleasure,” she mentioned as she seemed fondly at her pal and colleague. “As a result of Michael is again.”

George was nodding his head as Michael then added: “It’s nice to be again with each of you. It’s nice to be again. Thanks guys.”

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He did not elaborate on the rationale for taking break day however gave the impression to be in good spirits and seemed effectively. 

Michael additionally took a break from his gig on NFL Fox Sunday whereas coping with his private matter, though he did make a short look for a phase over the weekend forward of his large return to GMA. 

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Linsey Davis and Rebecca Jarvis have been taking turns to face in for Michael whereas he is been absent. 

Final week, a spokesperson for ABC instructed HELLO!: “Michael Strahan won’t be with us this week as he’s coping with some private household issues. We recognize everybody’s ideas and issues.”

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 It isn’t recognized who’s on the middle of the scenario concerning his private life, however his 4 kids can be there to help him. The previous NFL athlete is a dad to Isabella and Sophia, 19, and grown kids, Michael Jr. and Tanita too.

Michael’s two youngest kids are usually very vocal on Instagram, nonetheless they have been laying low in latest weeks suggesting they’re centered on household over anything. 

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They’re attending faculties throughout the nation from each other with Sophia at Duke in North Carolina and Isabella learning at USC. 

Though he is an empty-nester, Michael has his long-time girlfriend, Kayla Fast, to maintain him firm. He is been quietly courting the mannequin for eight years, however she’s an enormous a part of all of their lives. 

Earlier this 12 months she supported Michael when he obtained his star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame and he or she attended the twins’ highschool graduations too. 

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She additionally featured in a marketing campaign with Isabella for Michael’s coconut water, 100 Coconuts and the advert might be seen within the video above.

Kayla is a mannequin and in addition based and at the moment runs Fizzness, a beauty-based wellness model which sells powdered drinks meant to ship “a day by day dose of power and sweetness with antioxidants and adaptogens,” based on her web site.

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