You may be seeing more of Michael Strahan on the small screen. People Magazine reported that the "Live! With Kelly and Michael" host is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to join ABC's "Good Morning America".
"They're on the verge of signing the deal," a source told The New York Daily News. "It could be announced this week."
If permitted, Strahan could become a permanent member of the breakfast show's crew, alongside cast members George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, Lara Spencer and weather forecaster Ginger Zee. It is expected he would appear in segments between 7 and 8:15 a.m.
The former New York Giants defensive end commented on rumors that began swirling on Tuesday. During his morning talk show, co-starring Kelly Ripa. Strahan would do double duty at ABC, appearing on both "GMA" and "Live! With Kelly and Michael"
"The big news is that I'm gonna be on 'GMA' now," Strahan said. "So what is so surprising is I had a meeting, and we talked about the possibility there, and then I went to see Captain America with Samuel L. Jackson and I get out of screening and I check my messages and I'm on 'Good Morning America.'"
After 16 appearances as Ripa's temporary co-host, Strahan joined Ripa permanently on "Live with Kelly & Michael" in 2012.
"I just want everyone to know and [Kelly] to know that no matter what, this is my number one priority, and you [Kelly] are my number one priority, and I would never do anything to jeopardize the quality of what I do here," Strahan said during his show, vowing to "Live" fans that he would not be leaving Ripa's side.
The news follows the announcement of Josh Elliot's departure, on Monday. Elliot announced that he would be joining ABC's rival, NBC, as a host and contributor at NBC Sports. The morning show host was asking to be paid $10 million a year, instead of his usually $1 million. ABC counter-offered with $5 million annually. Journalist Amy Robach will replace Elliot as co-host.
Late last year, ABC's weatherman, Sam Champion, bid farewell to the network. Champion currently hosts a three-hour morning segment on The Weather Channel.
