Kelly Betrayed Again! Michael Leaves 'Live' To Co-Host GMA Already
April 21 2016, Published 6:17 p.m. ET
Kelly Ripa fled the country after Michael Strahan blindsided her by quitting their show for GMA. He won't join GMA officially for months, but he showed he's already moving on by hosting Good Morning American on Thursday morning.
Hillary Clinton leaves Michael Strahan and the cast of Good Morning America
Strahan wasted no time in showing up on the Good Morning America set just two days after he blindsided Ripa with the news that he would be leaving Live with Kelly and Michael!
Hillary Clinton leaves Michael Strahan and the cast of Good Morning America
The 44-year-old former NFL star was all smiles as he sat at the anchor desk with Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Lara Spencer.
Hillary Clinton leaves Michael Strahan and the cast of Good Morning America
"Kelly sees this as the ultimate betrayal," a source told Page Six about Strahan's abrupt departure.
Hillary Clinton leaves Michael Strahan and the cast of Good Morning America
"There's been a total Ripa meltdown," another source told the paper.
Hillary Clinton leaves Michael Strahan and the cast of Good Morning America
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When Strahan first joined GMA in 2014, RadarOnline.com reported that Spencer wasn't happy about the decision, with a source saying she "views Michael as a threat."
Hillary Clinton leaves Michael Strahan and the cast of Good Morning America
Ripa reportedly wasn't told of Strahan's move until after the deal was done. In her fury, she reportedly refused to return to work, instead jetting off to Turks & Caicos for a trip with her husband.
Hillary Clinton leaves Michael Strahan and the cast of Good Morning America
"Kelly didn't want to show up to work and mouth off and say something she would have regretted," another source told Page Six.
Hillary Clinton leaves Michael Strahan and the cast of Good Morning America
"She is upset and didn't want to take it out on her own staff," the publication reported.
Hillary Clinton leaves Michael Strahan and the cast of Good Morning America
Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton joined the show, where she was grilled by Roberts and Stephanopoulos about her campaign.
Hillary Clinton leaves Michael Strahan and the cast of Good Morning America
While Strahan joined his new co-workers, ABC News confirmed the Ripa wouldn't be returning to Live! before Tuesday, April 26, at the earliest. What do you think about Michael's betrayal of Kelly? Sound off in comments below.