Michael Strahanwill not return toGood Morning Americathis week after being absent from the show since late last month.
“Michael Strahan will not be with us this week as he is dealing with some personal family matters,” an ABC spokesperson tells PEOPLE in a statement. “We appreciate everyone’s thoughts and concerns.”
PEOPLE has learned that the broadcaster is healthy but is taking time away from the show to deal with the private matter.
Strahan has not been on air atGood Morning Americasince Oct. 26.Nightlineco-anchor Juju Chang andWorld News Tonight’s Linsey Davis have filled in his absence.
The former professional football player joined the morning news show full-time in 2016 after exitingLive With Kelly and Michael.
Michael Strahan on ‘Good Morning America’ in June 2023.Paula Lobo/ABC
Paula Lobo/ABC
Strahan has also been absent from his position as an analyst onFox NFL Sundayfor the last two weeks.
On Sunday, Fox Sports commentator Curt Menefee noted that Strahan was not part of the show because he is “dealing with a personal family matter,” per theLos Angeles Times.
Michael Strahan working as a football analyst on ‘Fox NFL Sunday’ in January 2023.Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty
Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty
Strahan has also not posted on social media since Oct. 25 when he promoted his game show,The $100,000 Pyramid.
Strahan isa dad to four adult children: Tanita, Michael Jr., Isabella and Sophia. He shares his two older kids, Tanita, 31, and Michael Jr., 28, with his first wife Wanda Hutchins, whom he was married to from 1992-1996. He also shares 19-year-old twins Isabella and Sophia with his second wife,Jean Muggli, whom he was married to from 1999-2006.
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source: people.com
