Michael Strahan had better set his alarm a bit earlier: the legendary former New York Giants defensive end is leaving “Live” and Kelly Ripa after four years for fellow ABC series “Good Morning America,” where he’s been a special correspondent.
Strahan, still an NFL analyst for Fox Sports, will begin his new co-anchor position in September. In his previous “GMA” role, Strahan would join the desk twice per week — now it’ll be a full-time gig.
“Over the past two years on ‘GMA,’ Michael’s proven to be a tireless and versatile broadcaster with an incredible ability to connect with people, from veterans and all kinds of newsmakers to a host of modern American cultural icons,” said James Goldston, president, ABC News.