MICHAEL Strahan has surprised his fans by returning to Good Morning America after several weeks away.
The TV host, 50, appeared back on the breakfast show on Wednesday.
Strahan has not been on GMA for weeks as he promoted his game show The $100,000 Pyramid.
He is also the executive producer of the medical drama The Front Line.
On Wednesday, former footballer Strahan spoke with Carl Nassib about his decision to become the first active NFL star to come out as gay.
Nassib announced the news on Instagram last month, saying he wasn’t doing it for the attention but because he felt representation and visibility were important.
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Introducing the interview on Wednesday, Strahan told viewers the chat with the defensive end had left him "with hope".
Fans replied that they were "so proud" of Nassib, with one writing: "Very Important Interview."
Another added: "Will be watching."
With Robin Roberts and Strahan absent from the show, viewers had speculated that they may have been a shake-up at the network.
One said: "Is it true that Michael Strahan and Robin Robert's is leaving? I hope not, these two are great."
Another tweeted: "No @RobinRoberts or @michaelstrahan for the third week in a row."
And another fan added: "Where is @RobinRoberts and @michaelstrahan ???"
On July 13, Roberts revealed in an Instagram clip that she plans to go away for a short period once her partner Amber Laign completes her radiation treatment.
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She tweeted on Monday: "Sweet Amber doing her happy dance after ringing the bell celebrating the completion of radiation!
"She’s dressed and ready to spend time now in our happy place! #mondaymotivation."
On July 9, Janai Norman debuted on the show's weekend team – more than a decade after first interning at ABC.
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She hosted the show alongside Whit Johnson and Eva Pilgrim, and replaced veteran host Dan Harris, who stepped down after 21 years.
Her appearance led viewers to speculate what it may mean for the likes of Stephanopolous and Roberts.
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