After Queen Elizabeth’s death, Prince Charles ascended to the throne, garnering global media attention. Journalists have gathered in London to cover this momentous occasion, recognizing its historical importance and lasting impact on the world. Michael Strahan and Deborah Roberts of ‘Good Morning America’ reported on King Charles III’s coronation in London. However, fans did not seem to be impressed by the commentary.
The event captivated American television, with its grandeur and opulence. While some found it joyous, others were not impressed by hosts, Michael Strahan and Deborah Roberts. Strahan transitioned from football to become a TV analyst and co-host of popular shows like Good Morning America. And, Deborah Roberts is an award-winning correspondent for ABC News programs including Nightline and Good Morning America.
Social media on Michael Strahan’s coverage
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A Twitter user sarcastically posted his opinion about Michael Strahan’s coverage of the coronation on ABC. He mockingly commented that it’s wonderful that Strahan uses football analogies to simplify the event for “dumb Americans”. He also suggested that Strahan’s comparison of the coronation to the Super Bowl helped them understand the significance of the event.
It’s great that Michael Strahan on ABC makes football analogies to help us dumb Americans understand the #Coronation. When he compared it to the Super Bowl, everything finally made sense to me. pic.twitter.com/xy1MswXJDv
— Jones Vibes (@jonesvibesonly) May 6, 2023
The mix of reactions to Michael Strahan’s football analogies during ABC’s coverage of the coronation is truly hilarious and worth exploring.
Viewers are annoyed by the constant chatter and want the person to keep quiet during the ceremony.
Dear @michaelstrahan
I love you man, but can you just keep quiet while the ceremony is going on? The constant chatter of “How do you feel…” is getting annoying.
Respectfully,
The Viewers of The Coronation— JohnnyRay (@sgtwarbucks) May 6, 2023
Some find it hilarious that Michael Strahan is commentating on the coronation, but appreciate his efforts.
Having Michael Strahan commentate the coronation is fucking hilarious 😂
Bruh is trying his best but its hilarious
— Thee Virgo Groove (@Kasshh13) May 6, 2023
It is seen as a victory for the British to have Michael Strahan covering the coronation.
https://twitter.com/thebennatan/status/1654829455515295745?s=20
The presence of Michael Strahan commentating on a royal coronation was unexpected for the person.
Michael Strahan doing commentary on a Royal Coronation from London is not something I had on my lifetime #NYG bingo card. @michaelstrahan
— Andrew Brown (@BigBreezy83) May 6, 2023
A person found it ridiculous and turned off the broadcast because they wanted to hear the ceremony, not Michael Strahan’s commentary.
Ridiculous. I wanted to hear the damn ceremony, not @michaelstrahan asking @ABC crew “what are you feeling”. I turned it.
— Nila (@SmilingBig4) May 6, 2023
Someone is frustrated with Michael Strahan’s continuous talking and wants him to be quiet during the coronation.
Please! Someone tell Michael Strahan that I’m not watching this coronation to hear him talk!!! Shut up, dude!
— Rob Roach (@monkeygoalie) May 6, 2023
However, the history of coronations was intended to unite the church and the state.
History of Coronations
Coronations have a long history in Europe and were originally meant to bring together the church and the state, as well as to establish stability in societies where multiple people claimed the throne. A key part of the ceremony is the anointing of the monarch with holy oil. The first recorded coronation at Westminster Abbey was in 1066 for William, the Conqueror. Before that, there wasn’t a fixed location for the ceremony. Edward the Confessor, who built the Abbey, didn’t plan it specifically as a coronation church.
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The recent coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as the king and queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, took place on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey. Charles became the king after the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. During the coronation, a fanfare is played as the King, wearing the Imperial State Crown, and the Queen, wearing Queen Mary’s Crown, come out of the Shrine and join the Coronation Procession while the National Anthem is sung.
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The religious ceremony comprises five main stages: the Recognition, the Oath, the Anointing, the Investiture and Crowning, and the Enthronement and Homage.
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