In a recent interview, Michael Strahan shared his candid thoughts about his former co-host Kelly Ripa, with whom he had a highly publicized falling-out after his departure from their morning show, Live with Kelly and Michael.
Strahan, who left the show in 2016 to pursue a full-time position with Good Morning America, has largely remained tight-lipped about the behind-the-scenes tensions that allegedly marred their working relationship.
However, his latest remarks suggest that the lingering frustration and unresolved issues have left him emotionally drained.
When asked about Ripa, Strahan admitted, “I have no words left.”
The phrase indicates that he may have reached a point where he feels there’s nothing more he can say or do to address whatever personal and professional conflicts existed between them.
His tone carried a sense of exhaustion, perhaps from the continuous media speculation about their strained partnership.
It also suggested that while he harbors strong feelings about the situation, he may prefer to avoid further public discussions about their fallout.
Strahan also made a pointed remark about Ripa’s husband, actor Mark Consuelos, whom he appeared to praise in a somewhat backhanded way.
Strahan stated, “I really respect Mark for living with a wife like that.” The comment could be interpreted in various ways, but it clearly hints at Strahan’s difficulties in working with Ripa.
By framing his respect for Consuelos in this manner, Strahan subtly alluded to the challenges he faced during his time with Ripa, suggesting that living with her, let alone working alongside her, may require a special kind of patience.
Strahan’s words seem to reveal some lingering bitterness, even though he refrained from delving into explicit details.
The tension between Strahan and Ripa became public knowledge after his sudden departure from Live, with reports suggesting that Ripa felt blindsided by the news and that the two hosts had a strained dynamic off-camera.
Ripa even took an unscheduled break from the show following the announcement of Strahan’s exit, which further fueled rumors of behind-the-scenes friction.
Over the years, Strahan has touched on the topic occasionally but has often taken the high road, choosing not to fan the flames of controversy.
Still, his latest comments about having “no words left” indicate that the conflict may have taken an emotional toll on him, and his apparent frustration hasn’t fully dissipated.
His respect for Consuelos, although somewhat veiled, suggests that he believes Ripa can be a difficult person to handle—whether as a co-worker or as a partner in life.
Strahan’s comment has reignited public curiosity about what truly transpired between the two during their time on Live. While neither Ripa nor Consuelos has responded to these latest remarks, it’s clear that the relationship between Strahan and Ripa remains a sensitive subject. For now, Strahan seems to have said all he’s willing to say, leaving the rest to speculation and interpretation.
