Michael Strahan will not return to hosting “Good Morning America” this week after a nearly two-week hiatus.
“Michael Strahan will not be with us this week because he is dealing with some personal family matters,” an ABC spokesperson told USA Today in a statement.
The spokesman added: “We appreciate everyone’s thoughts and concerns.”
Strahan, 51, died Oct. Not on “GMA” since 26. “Nightline” co-host Juju Chang and “World News Tonight” anchor Lynsey Davis have filled in for Strahan during his personal time off.
The former NFL star has co-hosted the morning news show since 2016 after leaving “Live with Kelly and Michael.” Since then, she has teamed up with Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Laura Spencer and Ginger Zee to cover the latest in world news, travel, entertainment and more.
In addition to Strahan’s absence from “GMA,” he has been absent from Fox’s “NFL Sunday” for two weeks as a sports analyst.
During Sunday’s broadcast, sports commentator Curt Menefee echoed ABC’s report, telling viewers that Strahan was “dealing with a personal family matter.”
Strahan has not publicly discussed his absence.
In 2021, the host opened up to USA TODAY about her hosting career. “First of all, I get to work with amazing people. Smart, engaging, funny people,” she said of her role on “GMA.”
Strahan added: “Another favorite part is that it changes. It’s never the same. There aren’t two days where you’re like, ‘Oh, the same news.’ … That enjoyment makes me more engaged because I understand that the job can change at the drop of a hat.” “
As for his role at Fox, Strahan called it “flat-out fun.”
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“I hang out with my friends on Sunday, watch football, watch it anyway, talk about it anyway. Except here, I do it with my friends and we all get paid,” he said.
The NFL player turned father of four. He shares Tanitha, 31, and Michael Jr., 28, with his first wife, Wanda Hutchins. He also shares 19-year-old twins Isabella and Sophia with his second wife, Jean Mugley.
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