Michael Strahan, then a two-time Daytime Emmy Award winner, was already a fixture on American television in 2016. He was co-hosting Live! with Kelly and Michael, contributing to Good Morning America, and serving as a FOX NFL analyst. Surely, his plate was full. But when ABC approached him about reviving a dead classic game show in 2016, he was, let’s just say, tempted. Why? Take ABC’s Celebrity Family Feud, for instance, which ended up as one of 2015’s most successful new series launches across all of television. And that sweet 900% bump in prize money for Strahan’s show certainly took the cake!

The $100,000 Pyramid was promised a regular prime-time slot and a solid ten-episode run that summer. As was his job, Strahan conducted the shows where two teams, each comprising a celebrity and a civilian, competed in various word-association games through tense, buzzer-beating moments that made for compelling TV. Did he match the legendary Rick Clark’s level at the show’s peak in the late 70’s? We’ll leave that upto you. But Strahan’s arrival served as a welcome change from the 2012 host, Mike Richards. One viral, standout moment came in 2022 when SNL’s Leslie Jones was to cue in gestures for all things not to do in your next job interview—sigh, burp, curse, slouch, eye-roll, (and this was where it started getting hilarious) nose-pick, and twerk!!!—in under 30 seconds. Her partner nailed it all, and it made for a good chuckle for everyone.

Like clockwork, the show returned for season 8 on March 9. However, the curtain has now come down on the popular show, with its future uncertain. SMAC Productions has not indicated whether the series will return, and the final episode could very well mean that the show has finally run its course. Strahan addressed his crew behind the scenes, visibly emotional:

“You’re appreciated. I love you. I am thankful for season 8. It never gets boring hosting this show, it never gets boring sitting around here and being with you all, because you make Pyramid what it’s really been.
“The greatest thing about it is when I am somewhere and people come and say, ‘We love watching Pyramid,’ and not just for themselves but they watch it as a family…Like I said, I couldn’t do it without you all, none of us could. So, thank you all so much. Everybody, have a great night.”

For eight seasons, Strahan was the glue holding the show together. A hybrid of charm and control, he created a space where celebrities and everyday contestants could navigate a whirlwind of wordplay and race against the clock for a shot at $100,000. The season 8 premiere in March featured filmmaker Mark Duplass and comedian Pete Holmes squaring off, while Laverne Cox and Thomas Lennon brought their own blend of energy and laughs in a follow-up matchup.

The latest episode on March 11 saw former Beverly Hills, 90210 stars Tori Spelling and Brian Austin Green appear on the show. Spelling and Green’s reunion soon took a nostalgic turn about their teenage relationship. Spelling revealed that Green couldn’t recall their first intimate meeting. Green called the story “crazy” and insisted he couldn’t remember a thing. As their teasing banter escalated, Michael Strahan, as always, was the steady center. He jumped in to say that this was Spelling’s version of what happened, and she was sticking to it.

Meanwhile, apart from The $100,000 Pyramid’s future being in limbo, Strahan is also reported to leave GMA by this summer once his contract expires. So, what is next for him?

Well, with more time on his hands, there’s speculation that Strahan could lean more into his NFL roots. And not just as a legacy figure, but potentially as a team owner.

Michael Strahan aiming to be an NFL owner

Though Strahan retired in 2007 and had his iconic No. 92 jersey retired by the Giants, his competitive fire hasn’t cooled. Inspired by Tom Brady’s successful push to become a minority owner with the Las Vegas Raiders, Strahan has reportedly been exploring a similar path—with his own former team.

Back in February, reports surfaced that Giants co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch were open to selling a 10% stake in the franchise, ideally to just two or three buyers. Strahan jumped at the opportunity, partnering with billionaire Marc Lasry, former co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks.

He’s not the only Giants legend interested. Eli Manning is also believed to be forming an investment group in a bid for the stake. But Strahan, with his outsized media presence and longstanding relationship with the franchise, may have the edge.

He’s already making moves. Just days after rookie minicamp, Strahan was spotted visiting the Giants’ facility, watching rookies run drills, and speaking with head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen. The interest is clearly more than symbolic.

Strahan’s credibility within the Giants community is unquestionable. He’s a Hall of Famer, a team ambassador, and a respected voice in the broader sports world. Now, the question is whether he’ll get to add “NFL owner” to that résumé.

That answer may come by the end of the year. But one thing’s already clear: whether he’s dominating on the field, guiding contestants through high-stakes games, or potentially stepping into a boardroom, Michael Strahan isn’t done building legacies. He’s just shifting gears—again.