In sports, sometimes the biggest plays happen off the field. Former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan is learning this lesson the hard way as he finds himself caught in a storm of controversy that just won’t quit. The NFL Hall of Famer’s recent actions during Fox’s Veterans Day celebration have sparked a heated debate that’s now spreading beyond the sports community.
And, oh boy, here we go again! When you think the “hand-over-heart” debate has finally taken a breather, Michael Strahan stirs up the pot again in what’s becoming the most dramatic hand placement saga since the Hokey Pokey. Now, Denzel Washington has sparked some buzz about Michael Strahan’s future on Good Morning America.
After a recent Fox NFL Sunday special, GMA posted a behind-the-scenes clip on Instagram, and now fans are wondering if Strahan might be on his way out. Denzel and the rest of the crew can be seen bursting into laughter as soon as Michael walked onto the set. The whole place erupted with giggles. When Michael Strahan joined in on the fun and shook Denzel’s hand, Denzel asked, “So, is it finished, or one more show to go?”
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Why is the word “finished“ causing such a stir for Michael? Let’s say controversy is the name of the game! Things got heated when Strahan chose to stand for the national anthem during the show without placing his hand over his heart. Many people on social media called his actions “disrespectful,” and the backlash quickly escalated. Michael’s reaction was shared on Instagram with the message, “I have nothing to protest,” following the controversy.
While Strahan hasn’t been let go from GMA, this controversy has put him in the spotlight. Once that behind-the-scenes clip went viral, people started thinking Denzel was disrespectful to Michael, but that’s not true. But is Michael ready to tackle the NFL TV scene after all that drama?
Is Strahan confirmed for the Fox TV Show with Terry?
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Can you believe how it all kicked off with the chaos around Veteran’s Day? Rob Gronk and Terry Bradshaw hit the training field together, and attended the Veterans Day tribute while Strahan faced controversy. Fast forward to now, and Bradshaw and Strahan are promoting NFL games on Fox’s holiday show. Fox will air live games on Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day.
This year, they’ll be broadcasting from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where the Dallas Cowboys will take on the New York Giants in an NFC East showdown. The game is set to start at 4:30 PM ET. The middle segment of the broadcast will showcase Fox’s Thanksgiving game, and you can expect to see Bradshaw, Strahan, and their crew on the regular “Fox NFL Sunday” show. Well, it’s safe to say, Strahan’s not sitting out anytime soon!
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Jimmie Johnson, Howie Long, Rob Gronkowski, and Kurt Menefee will also join the others. The pregame show kicks off at 4:00 PM ET on Fox, followed by a post-game recap after the game wraps up. Last year, over 40 million viewers tuned in to watch the Thanksgiving clash between these two teams on Fox. At that time, Bradshaw, Strahan, and their Fox NFL Sunday teammates were part of the pregame and post-game coverage from the studio as well. Despite the controversy, Strahan is all set to suit up for the studio!
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The main question is: can Strahan finally drop the controversy and move on?
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