Dr. Oz, serving as presenter, acted swiftly and graciously when it appeared no one was present to collect Ripa and Strahan’s trophy.
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It also came as a big surprise to the pair, who both said they had no idea the Daytime Emmy Awards were taking place on Sunday night.
“I don’t think they’re here…” With Kelly And Michael that he’d make this remark.
Things have definitely been tense for these two since news broke that Strahan was leaving “Live” to work on “Good Morning America” – a career change apparently Ripa was completely unaware of.
WATCH: Kelly Ripa Wraps Up First Week Back to Live! .
Here’s a couple of friendly reminders, courtesy of Kelly Ripa. He has another show to return to, after all.
“I haven’t seen her, I don’t see her”, Regis told Kotb a year ago. “A week from this Friday is Michael’s final show here at Live!”. “In that time, I gained some perspective”. Strahan’s last show is on May 13, and is expected to be a nostalgic moment for viewers.
CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Bravo’s Andy Cohen have coyly expressed some interest in the gig.
The departure of Strahan leaves a vacant position on the ABC morning talk show.
Neither of the presenters was at the Daytime Emmy Awards, which went untelevised for the second time in three years after the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences made a decision to forgo a live airing due the high broadcast cost. It’s very flattering. I love Kelly.
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“See that dress? That’s my wedding dress!” she told the audience.
