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Michael Strahan definitely didn’t see this coming. His usual smooth Monday morning on Good Morning America took a wild turn when legendary soap star Susan Lucci decided to drench him—not once, not twice, but three times—on live TV. And honestly? It was hilarious.
It all started as an innocent convo about dramatic TV fight scenes. Lucci, the Emmy-winning queen of daytime drama, was explaining the art of a good on-screen argument. “First of all, I think it’s really important to, you know, not just out of nowhere, just all of a sudden have a fight,” she said, all serious. “You have to be in that moment where you are really, really ticked off and really angry.” Then she dropped the key to making it believable: props. And, well, guess what was sitting right in front of her? A glass of water.
Michael Strahan, totally unaware of what was about to happen, held up his own glass like he was bracing for impact. Big mistake. “You’re making me mad already!” Lucci said, before straight-up tossing water right in his face. Strahan gasped, wiped his face, and laughed. “I still got wet, though!” he said, shaking off the surprise. But Lucci wasn’t done yet.
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As they kept joking about whether these kinds of scenes are a one-take deal, Strahan playfully egged her on. “Oh, we got more water? Let’s do this thing right. Get the aim right.” And Lucci? She delivered. This time, the splash landed perfectly in the middle of Strahan’s face, and the whole studio lost it. “How dare you miss me the first time,” Strahan joked. “How dare you do it perfectly the second time!”
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By now, everyone—including the audience—was in full-blown laughter mode. Even GMA co-host George Stephanopoulos couldn’t keep a straight face. Michael Strahan turned to him, calling him out: “You laughed last time, George. This time you look concerned. I appreciate it.” Meanwhile, Lucci, between giggles, tried to apologize, but Strahan wasn’t buying it. “Oh no, you don’t need to apologize, because I know some guys who are in big trouble when this show is over,” he teased.
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By the time the segment wrapped, Strahan’s suit was soaked, but he took it like a champ. “Not much surprises me on morning television anymore… that did,” he admitted, still shaking off the water. And just like that, GMA delivered yet another instant-classic live TV moment. Michael Strahan might think twice before inviting Lucci back, but let’s be real—she needs to come back for round two.
Is Michael Strahan really leaving GMA? Here’s what we know
Lately, rumors have been swirling that Michael Strahan might be saying peace out to Good Morning America once his contract is up in 2025. And honestly? Fans are not anticipating it. According to reports, the former NFL star is thinking about stepping away to spend more time with his family—especially after his daughter Isabella’s tough battle with a brain tumor last year. Strahan even took a break from GMA in 2023 to be by her side during multiple surgeries, so it makes sense that he might be rethinking his hectic schedule.
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But before we all start freaking out, ABC hasn’t actually confirmed anything yet. Some insiders are saying it’s all just speculation. Strahan, who’s been holding it down on GMA since 2016, also has his gig on Fox NFL Sunday, plus his hosting duties on The $100,000 Pyramid. In a recent interview with Forbes, he kinda hinted at slowing things down, saying he sees himself “slowly dropping different things until eventually, you’ll just find me on the golf course.” So, yeah… retirement could be on the horizon, but it doesn’t sound like he’s about to pull the plug overnight.
Still, if Michael Strahan does decide to bounce, it would be a huge shake-up for GMA. His energy, humor, and all-around vibe are a big part of what makes the show fun to watch. Fans have already flooded social media with questions, wondering if this whole water-throwing moment with Susan Lucci could be one of his last viral GMA moments. But until he makes an official announcement, we’re all just gonna have to sit tight and keep refreshing Twitter.
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