Michael Strahan Scores Major Hosting Gig to Honor ‘Good Morning America’ Colleagues
What To Know
- Michael Strahan will host a joint Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony honoring his Good Morning America co-anchors Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos.
- The November 5 ceremony will also feature guest speakers Michael J. Fox and Niecy Nash-Betts.
- Roberts and Stephanopoulos are part of the Walk of Fame’s Class of 2026, while Strahan received his star in 2023.
Michael Strahan is gearing up to honor his Good Morning America co-anchors off the small screen.
Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, November 5. In a Tuesday, November 3, Instagram post, the Walk of Fame’s official account announced that Strahan will host the joint ceremony for his colleagues.
“Meet your host. The first #WalkofFamer to receive a [star] in the category of Sports Entertainment and co-host of @goodmorningamerica, @michaelstrahan, to serve as MC for our double Walk of Fame [star] ceremony for @robinrobertsgma and @gstephanopoulos this Thursday, November 5,” the post’s caption reads. “We will be joined by guest speakers and #WalkofFamers [Michael J. Fox] and [Niecy Nash-Betts].”
GMA‘s Ginger Zee shared her excitement in the post’s comments, writing, “Can’t wait to see it all go down. Congrats to all.” According to the Walk of Fame’s website, the ceremony will take place Thursday at 11:30 a.m. PT and will stream live on the organization’s website.
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They have become trusted voices in American journalism, connecting with audiences through their integrity, compassion, and commitment to storytelling,” Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said in a statement. “It is a privilege to honor these two extraordinary talents with a double star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating their remarkable contributions to broadcasting and the lasting impact they have made on viewers across the country.”
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Roberts and Stephanopoulos were announced as part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s Class of 2026 last year. They join fellow television honorees Greg Daniels, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Gordon Ramsay, Noah Wyle, Bradley Whitford, Lucero, and Melody Thomas Scott.
The GMA cast celebrated Roberts and Stephanopoulos’ honor during the show’s October 28 episode. “That is quite a class, and we are so proud that you guys are a part of it. Congratulations,” Lara Spencer gushed. “We are so proud of our team.”
Strahan, who received his Walk of Fame star in 2023, joked, “Start stretching, ‘cause you gotta be on your knees for a little while, taking pictures.”
Following GMA‘s Wednesday, November 4, episode, Roberts shared her excitement about the ceremony via Instagram. “We’re here in NYC on the set of @goodmorningamerica and in just a few hours we’re heading to LA for the Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony!” she wrote alongside a clip of herself and Nash-Betts on the ABC morning show’s set. “So thrilled to have the fabu @niecynash1 by my side tomorrow introducing me as I receive a star. Truly humbling…we’ll see you in Hollywood!”
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