GMA's Michael Strahan sparks debate with divisive comment - see video

September 2024 · 3 minute read

The TV host has been absent from the ABC show for two weeks

Michael Strahan was inundated with comments on social media on Tuesday when he shared a controversial message which can be viewed in the video below. 

The Good Morning America host was asked a question by his fans and his defiant answer got them talking. 

His Instagram feed blew up with people having their say, with many agreeing with him but plenty on the other side of the net. "Hell no," wrote one, while a second said: "You don't know what you're talking about."

WATCH: Michael Strahan's comments spark major reaction from his fans who disagreed with him

Fortunately, the conversation was a fun one, despite the reactions. 

viewers have missed Michael recently as he's been absent from the show for two weeks. He made his return this week, much to the delight of his fans and co-hosts. 

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The former NFL player was welcomed back by Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, who held down the fort alongside various stand-in hosts while Michael was away. 

Turning to Michael after opening the show on Tuesday, Robin said: "It's good to have you back," to which he responded: "It's great to be back. I missed you two."

George added: "Wish you were coming back to better news," before introducing a report on the gun shooting at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Prior to his return, Michael had been absent since March 27. He had been away from work on a well-deserved vacation

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Taking to Instagram on Friday, he shared a video that showed the host taking a dip in the pool with his pet dog Enzo. He wrote in the caption: "When Enzo needs me, I'm there! #SpringBreak #VacaStray #ComingInHot."

While Michael was away, various other hosts stepped in to cover for him, including ABC News' Senior National Affairs Correspondent, Deborah Roberts.

 The seasoned journalist and wife of Al Roker wasn't the only fill-in in for Michael in recent shows, with Rebecca Jarvis, who is ABC News' chief business, economics and technology correspondent, and Lara Spencer taking over co-anchoring duties.  

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