Six years after leaving Live With Kelly and Michael for Good Morning America, Michael Strahan has opened up about the fallout with co-host Kelly Ripa. Strahan’s early departure blindsided Ripa, prompting her to take a week-long hiatus from the show. While she later addressed the tension, citing respect and communication issues, their friendship never recovered.
In a recent Time interview, Strahan admitted, “I haven’t spoken to her in a long time.” He hinted at behind-the-scenes issues, adding, “Certain things caught up.”
Both hosts have since moved on to their own successful shows, but the once-close partnership remains a thing of the past.