‘GMA:’ Michael Strahan Shares Sad News After Sudden Absence

Good Morning America host Michael Strahan returned to the desk after a sudden absence to share some sad news.

The popular host was suddenly missing in action from the show late last week. Fans speculated and wondered why he and Robin Roberts were both missing from the end of last week at GMA. But on Monday, Michael returned to his seat and slid behind the desk to share some sad news upon his return. Read on to find out what Michael had to say, and what we know about his absence.

Michael And Robin Both Missing From GMA Late Last Week

Last week, Robin Roberts was supposed to return from a long summer vacation. She took time off to spend with her fiance. And traveled to London with co-host Lara Spencer to cover Wimbledon. Robin returned to the desk as scheduled on Thursday, having returned to the States on Wednesday.

However, she returned Thursday and was suddenly absent on Friday. But it wasn’t just Robin. Michael Strahan hosted the show like normal from Monday through Thursday. Then on Friday, he joined Robin in pulling a mysterious disappearing act from the desk. The sudden double disappearance left fans baffled and wondering why two of their favorites were simply not at work.

On Friday, George Stephanopoulos took the desk as always. However, he wasn’t joined by Michael and Robin. Instead, he was joined by Juju Chang and Rebecca Jarvis. If fans hoped for an explanation, they were sorely disappointed.

Michael Strahan Shares Sad News Upon Return To GMA From Sudden Absence

Then, Monday morning dawned and Michael Strahan was back in his usual spot. Janai Norman shared some news, and then Michael shared some grim news of his own.

His first words upon returning to his spot, however, were not about his own absence. They were about a dark and disturbing news story. Michael explained, “New details emerged about how police finally tracked down a murder suspect, who broke out of a jail in Pennsylvania, and was on the run for more than a week.” He then directed viewers to Alex Presha in Columbus, Ohio, to add details about the story.

Absolutely no mention was made on GMA as to why Michael Strahan was absent on Friday. Or why Robin Roberts returned for a day and then was absent again.

Why do you think talk show hosts Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts were absent on Friday? And do you think it has anything to do with the actor and writer strike in Hollywood? Sound off in the comments. And catch Michael, Robin, and the rest of the GMA crew on weekdays and Saturdays from 7 AM to 9 AM EST on ABC.