Michael Strahan signed off of Live! with Kelly and Michael, ending what became a few drama-filled weeks and his four-year run as the show’s co-host.
The headlines about how Strahan and Kelly Ripa have not been getting along since his departure for Good Morning America was announced have been hard to ignore. However, everyone played the part, smiled and gave him a proper sendoff on Friday.
Ripa said that she was proud of the former football star and that she looked forward to watching him on GMA before Strahan called the day “bittersweet” and appeared to be holding back tears.
One of the guest on the show earlier was actor, Matt Bomer, who also seemed to get Strahan a bit emotional when he said “You know I’ve got to get a little sappy and thank Michael. It’s been a pleasure doing business with you for four years and whether you’re here looking all dapper or in a gold lame thong, on the set of Magic Mike, you always conduct yourself with great intelligence, grace and generosity.”
The last thing viewers seen and heard before the show concluded for the day was Strahan telling Ripa she was the "best" and giving her a smooch on the cheek.
You can check out the clip of his farewell below.