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NBC Sports
10 hours ago
- Business
- NBC Sports
Michael Strahan is "likely" to take a reduced role at Good Morning America
Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan wears multiple hats. He is expected to wear one of them less frequently. Max Tani of reports, via Sports Business Journal, that Strahan is expected to sign a new contract with ABC's Good Morning America that will 'likely' include a reduced workload. It's also not expected to be a long-term deal. The contract situation is currently 'unresolved.' Earlier this year, NewsNation reported that Strahan was likely to leave GMA upon the expiration of his contract in 2025. The 53-year-old Strahan also works for Fox NFL Sunday, and he hosts The $100,000 Pyramid. Strahan recently has emerged as a candidate to purchase a minority share of the Giants. He acknowledged his interest two weeks ago. 'Would I be a good limited partner?' Strahan said during SBJ's 4se event. 'I'd be an excellent limited partner. I'm not in there trying to run your draft and tell you want to do and all these things. I'd be there in whatever capacity you needed me to be.' Between his 15-year playing career and a broadcasting career that has lasted for 17 years and counting, Strahan has made more than enough money. He can, if he chooses, scale back, smell the roses, and get back to football — from a different perspective.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Strahan's Wild Family Story Of How His Childhood Pet Ended Up On The Dinner Table
has faced tough tackles on the football field, early mornings on "Good Morning America," and high-stakes moments in broadcasting. However, nothing prepared him for the jaw-dropping family secret he uncovered years later. His childhood pet pig was actually served for dinner. The former NFL star and TV host, who grew up between Houston, Texas, and Germany as one of five siblings, had no idea that the pig he once cared for had become a family meal. That is, until Michael Strahan's former "GMA" colleague accidentally let it slip. , who worked alongside Strahan on "GMA," revealed the story during an episode of "The Weekend View" on May 24. As part of a heartwarming segment filmed before the passing of Strahan's father, Gene, in 2020, Haines sat down with his parents, Gene and Louise Strahan, for an intimate interview about Michael's childhood. "I went to shoot with his parents before his father died because I wanted to give him time with his parents," Haines explained. "As one of five children, they just talked about him." But in the midst of reminiscing, a surprising confession emerged. "They shared with me that they ate the pig," Haines said. "And [Michael] didn't know. He didn't know, 'cause they were all young." Unaware of the culinary fate of his pet, Michael was blindsided when Haines brought it up to him later. "I come back and I'm giving Michael a hard time, as one would, and I joked about the pig," she recalled. "And he's like, 'What are you talking about?'" Realizing she had spilled a long-held family secret, Haines admitted she instantly felt guilty. "He was like, 'I had no idea.' And he called his mom. I was like, 'I didn't mean to betray the family trust! I just thought you told him!'" Now a proud dog dad to pups Enzo and Zuma, whom he introduced in 2023, Strahan may have traded pigs for poodles, but it's safe to say his family history still has a few wild stories to tell. As his past childhood stories come to light, Strahan is focusing on the children of his own. The former NFL player and his daughter, Isabella, recently opened up about a life-changing year that tested their strength, deepened their bond, and ultimately brought new perspective to their lives. In an issue of Town & Country Magazine, the "Good Morning America" co-anchor appears alongside 20-year-old Isabella on the cover, where the father-daughter duo speaks candidly about her harrowing battle with medulloblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. Isabella first revealed her diagnosis publicly in January. Now cancer-free, she's using her voice to raise awareness and reflect on how the experience has reshaped her understanding of life and resilience. "I feel like I'm 50 years old, with all this life experience," Isabella told the magazine. "I've grown in so many ways. I'm super grateful for walking and talking again. You don't think about the things you can do until you live without them." Medulloblastoma is a fast-growing malignant tumor that develops in the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for movement and coordination. It is most commonly found in children and accounts for roughly 20% of all pediatric brain tumors, according to data published in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. Isabella underwent treatment at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University, where her recovery began. For Michael, watching his daughter navigate such a serious illness was nothing short of heartbreaking. "It was definitely tough and painful to watch," he shared. "It was painful for her to get out of bed and move and do those things that are completely necessary for her to do. As a parent, to see that was unsettling at times." Despite the physical toll and emotional weight of her diagnosis, Michael says Isabella's courage never wavered. "Throughout this entire journey, Isabella has inspired and helped us all by how she has approached what she was facing," he said. "She has worked so hard, and with such amazing spirit. And she is still on a journey, with her vision, balance, and getting her weight back." The Strahans' story is one of love, perseverance, healing, and a reminder of how quickly life can change, as well as the strength it takes to fight for every step forward.
New York Post
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Michael Strahan shocked to discover his parents ate his childhood pet pig
Michael Strahan's revealing a long kept family secret. The 'Good Morning America' anchor, 53, who grew up with his parents Gene Strahan and Louise Strahan and five siblings, had a pet pig as a child — whose fate he found out about only a few years ago. 'I went to shoot with his parents before his father died because I wanted …to give him time with his parents, as one of five children where they just talked about him,' his former 'GMA' co-anchor Sarah Haines said during 'The Weekend View' on Saturday about the sit-down. 9 Michael Strahan with his parents. Getty Images 9 Michael Strahan's parents Louise and Gene. Houston Chronicle via Getty Imag During that TV segment, the journalist, 47, learned what happened to Strahan's pet: 'They shared with me that they ate the pig.' 'I come back and I'm giving Michael a hard time, as one would, and I joked about the pig,' Haines recalled, not realizing that her co-worker had no clue what actually happened. 'And he's like, 'What are you talking about?' He didn't know. He didn't know 'cause they were all young.' Strahan confronted his mom after the fact. 9 Michael Strahan and Sara Haines. ABC via Getty Images 'He was like, 'I had no idea.' And he called his mom,' said Haines. 'And I was like, 'I didn't mean to betray the family trust! I just thought you told him!'' Strahan shared the heartbreaking news that his dad passed in 2020. At the time, his 'GMA' family gave a sweet shout-out to Gene on air. 9 Tanita Strahan, Isabella Strahan, Louise Strahan, Michael Strahan, and Sophia Strahan. Variety via Getty Images 9 Michael Strahan and his mom in 2019. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 'We wanted to take a moment to say our thoughts and our prayers are with our colleague Michael Strahan and his family,' his former co-host Amy Robach said. 'His father Gene Willie Strahan Sr. is being laid to rest today. He was born in 1937 … the first of nine children to receive a high school diploma. Enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1955, Gene rose to become a major and serve with the 82nd Airborne Division.' She concluded the tribute by sharing a little about his personal life, noting, 'Gene married wife Louise in 1957 and they 'spent 63 wonderful years together bringing up six children. To Michael, Louise and the entire Strahan family, we want you to know our hearts are with you today. We love you, Michael.' 9 Michael Strahan celebrated his mom on Mother's Day. michaelstrahan/Instagram 9 Michael Strahan and his mother Louise Strahan attend his ceremony at The Hollywood Walk of Fame. Getty Images The former athlete, meanwhile, celebrated his mom's birthday in January. 'Happy Birthday to my favorite person….The funny, smart and witty Louise Strahan!! Mom i love you and hope you have the best day ever!' he wrote via Instagram. 'I'm lucky to have you as my mom and love you endlessly! Your baby boy Michael.' Strahan himself is dad to daughter Tanita, 33, and son Michael Jr., 31, with his first wife, Wanda Hutchins. He also shares 21-year-old twin daughters Isabella and Sophia with his second ex-wife, Jean Muggli. 9 Michael Strahan and his daughters Tatiana, Sophia, and Isabella. michaelstrahan/Instagram 9 Michael Strahan and his daughters. sophialstrahan/Instagram In 2016, the television star gushed to People, 'My kids give me strength. I love being with the kids. To me, it's all about family, now more than anything.' Last year, Strahan supported Isabella as she battled medulloblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. 'She wasn't eating much,' he recalled to People in January about the model, who is now cancer-free. 'She was thin and tired and bald and all the things you hate to see your kid go through.' But, Strahan added that 'her spirit was there.' 'One of the things she said, probably the hardest thing I had to hear was, 'Dad I'll do whatever. I want to live,'' he said. 'I knew she wouldn't quit. She was going to fight — and she did.'
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Strahan's Parents Cooked and Ate His Childhood Pet Pig, and He Didn't Find Out Until He Was an Adult
Michael Strahan didn't know until he was an adult that his parents cooked and ate his childhood pet pig The Good Morning America star's co-host Sara Haines found out about the family secret and teased Strahan about it She accidentally spilled the beans on the pet pig and shared the story of telling Strahan about the animal's fate on The Weekend View on Saturday, May 24Michael Strahan's family kept a pretty big secret from him about their childhood pet pig. The former NFL star and Good Morning America co-anchor was one of five kids, who split his time growing up between Houston, Texas, and Germany. His parents Gene Strahan and Louise Strahan opened up to Michael's former GMA co-anchor Sara Haines, in a special interview segment before Gene's death in 2020, about one particularly memorable incident from his childhood. 'I went to shoot with his parents before his father died because I wanted ...to give him time with his parents, as one of five children where they just talked about him,' Haines explained during The Weekend View on Saturday, May 24. However, during that special segment, Haines said she learned that the family had a pet pig, adding, 'They shared with me that they ate the pig.' To make matters worse, Michael had no idea what had happened to the animal. 'I come back and I'm giving Michael a hard time, as one would, and I joked about the pig,' Haines explained. 'And he's like, 'What are you talking about?' He didn't know. He didn't know 'cause they were all young.' Haines added that Michael then confronted his mother about the story, leading her to feel even worse about the accidental reveal. 'He was like, 'I had no idea.' And he called his mom,' she shared. 'And I was like, 'I didn't mean to betray the family trust! I just thought you told him!' ' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. While they might have kept some things from him, Michael's parents always believed in their son. "I never knew I could accomplish so much, but my parents never act surprised," he told PEOPLE in 2016. "They look at me as if there's no limit. That helped me feel like there's no limit." These days the Strahan family sticks to dogs and Michael is dad to pups Enzo and Zuma, introducing Zuma in 2023. 'Everyone meet Zuma Strahan 💕' Michael captioned a video of the sweet dog on Instagram. 'New puppy so Enzo has a sister!! Welcome home!' Read the original article on People
Toronto Star
19-05-2025
- Toronto Star
Massachusetts priest returns to public ministry after child rape charges dropped against him
BOSTON (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest from Massachusetts will return to public ministry after charges that he sexually assaulted a child more than two decades ago were dropped. In 2022, Monsignor Francis Strahan was indicted on forcible child rape and indecent assault and battery charges. Strahan was accused of assaulting an altar boy when he was a priest at St. Bridget Parish in Framingham, a Boston suburb, on two occasions from 2004 until 2008 when the boy was between the ages of 11 and 13.
