Michael Strahan Finally Reveals Why He Wanted To Leave Show With Kelly Ripa

Michael Strahan Finally Reveals Why He Wanted To Leave Show With Kelly Ripa

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We’ve recently reported about all the drama concerning Michael Strahan’s departure from ‘Live’ with Kelly Ripa. According to TMZ reports, sources claims the former NFL star was being “bullied” by Ripa:

Sources connected with the production tell us, Michael had his fill of Kelly Ripa long before the ‘GMA’ opportunity surfaced. Sources say Kelly couldn’t stand the fact that he stole some of her shine. Strahan became an instant star and got lots of attention, and we’re told she hated it.

One source says it got to a point where she was “bullying” him, although on camera you couldn’t tell. But another source says the notion Kelly was bullying Michael is “a joke.”

The ‘GMA’ job gives Strahan more money, a group of co-hosts he likes and who like him, and the right to continue his sports stuff. He also wants to grow beyond interviewing celebrities.

As we reported, after Strahan broke the news to Kelly he texted her Tuesday, trying to create an atmosphere where they could co-exist for the duration of his time on ‘Live.’ We’re told she did not respond until Saturday, and it was “short and superficial.”

Sources add that Strahan allegedly made things uncomfortable onset with producer Michael Gelman for years. Crew on the morning show also Michael was not “present enough” because of his part-time ‘GMA’ duties. So much drama!

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