Michael Strahan’s Return to GMA Inspires ‘Tears of Joy’ After Absence to Deal with ‘Personal Family Matters’

Michael Strahan is back on Good morning America after a nearly three-week hiatus while he dealt with “personal family matters.”

The 51-year-old TV host did not address the reason for his absence on ABC’s morning show Wednesday, although his co-hosts Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos appeared delighted to have him back.

Roberts opened the show by saying, “Can I just say that we have tears of joy that Michael is back here at the table with us?”

“It’s great to be back with both of them … and it’s great to see Jeremy Renner conquer another mountain or hill while he’s on the road to recovery,” Strahan replied, summing up one of the morning’s top stories before going on air.

It was as if Strahan had never left, as he jumped into several interviews alongside Roberts and Stephanopoulos with the cast Hunger Games: A ballad about songbirds and snakes and Chris Pine. At the end of the show, Roberts even led the cast and audience in a “wave” to celebrate Strahan’s return.

No other details were given during the two-hour broadcast about Strahan’s circumstances leading to his prolonged absence.

Fox NFL Sunday analyst Michael Strahan watches during the Championship game between the San Fransisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 29, 2023.

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His GMA the return comes three days after the football analyst rejoined Fox NFL Sunday. Strahan returned to the pregame broadcast to honor veterans alongside his co-host, Curt Menefee.

Also appeared on Fox NFL Sunday TikTok to take part in a military term quiz with Rob Gronkowski, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and Jimmy Johnson.

PEOPLE previously confirmed that Strahan took a short hiatus from both shows for personal reasons.

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“Michael Strahan will not be with us this week as he is dealing with some personal family matters,” an ABC spokesperson told PEOPLE in a statement last week. “We appreciate everyone’s thoughts and concerns.”

Menefee also noticed over the past week Fox NFL Sunday that Strahan was not part of the show because he was “dealing with a personal family matter,” according to Los Angeles Times.

Michael Strahan at the 92nd Academy Awards on February 9, 2020.

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Strahan is the father of four adult children: Tanita, Michaela Jr., Isabella and Sophia. His two older children, Tanita (31) and Michaela Jr. (28) shares first wife Wanda Hutchins, with whom he was married from 1992 to 1996. He also shares 19-year-old twins Isabella and Sophia with second wife Jean Muggli, with whom he was married from 1999 to 2006 .

PEOPLE previously learned that the broadcaster — who was not on the air at GMA since October 26 — he is healthy. Night line co-host Juju Chang and World news tonightLinsey Davis filled in in his absence.

Prior to his return, Strahan had not posted on social media since Oct. 25, when he was promoted The $100,000 pyramid.

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