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On Tuesday, Michael Strahan announced that he was leaving Live with Kelly and Michael in September for GMA and on Wednesday his co-host Kelly Ripa didn’t show up for work. According to the rumors, she was pissed that no one told her he was leaving until seconds before it was announced. Then everyone starting wondering when and if she will be back.
Late last night she sent a note to co-workers telling them she would be back to work on Tuesday. According to The Hollywood Reporter she said, “I wanted to thank you all for giving me the time to process this new information. Your kindness, support, and love has overwhelmed me. We are a family and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday morning. Love, Kelly.” She had a prescheduled vacation day on Monday which is why she won’t be back until Tuesday.
What made her end her strike? According to TMZ her people talked to Disney’s people and got assurance that Live with Kelly and The Replacement doesn’t get cancelled for a third hour of Good Morning America. At this point that decision is still at least a year away depending on the ratings of both shows. That is also about the time when her contract is up.
TMZ also added that Ripa is OK with Strahan leaving early because the two have not gotten along in two years. That decision is yet to be determined.
What has been determined is Tuesday is going to be an awkward must see show, so don’t miss it.
