The tension between the two had become palpable, and the professional relationship they once enjoyed seemed irreparably damaged.
“I was walking away from something that had been very successful for me, and honestly, I hadn’t spoken to Kelly for a long time by the time I left the show,” Strahan confessed.
His admission that they hadn’t maintained communication after his departure further underscores the challenges they faced in moving past the situation.
Despite their on-air camaraderie, the tension behind the scenes had made it difficult for them to remain on good terms—a familiar challenge in industries where contract negotiations, employee wellness programs, and private health insurance coverage often become key talking points behind the scenes.
Strahan’s honesty about the situation revealed a deeper layer of complexity in their relationship. While he had always expressed respect for Ripa and praised her as a co-host, he also acknowledged the difficult realities of their working relationship.
