Did Michael Strahan Really Close His Iconic Tooth Gap? The ‘GMA’ Cohost Reveals the Truth
UPDATE (4/2/2021):
April Fools’ Day has come and gone, which means the truth behind Michael Strahan‘s tooth gap disappearing has finally been revealed.
In a video posted to the GMA co-host’s social media, he addressed the fan reaction to his dentistry while wearing a mask, thanking them for their support over his signature gap. Strahan then pulls down the mask to reveal this “signature” look as he refers to it, saying, “April Fools’. C’mon man! The gap is here to say for a little while, it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. So, April Fools’ everybody.”
Watch the reveal for yourself, below:
#GoodbyeGap update! Momma knows best! pic.twitter.com/aH4malpbeH
— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) April 1, 2021
ORIGINAL STORY (3/31/2021)
Good Morning America‘s Michael Strahan is sporting a new look, but is it permanent? The co-host of ABC’s morning news program shared an interesting video on his social media pages Tuesday, March 30, in which he appears to go through a dental procedure to close his signature gap between his two front teeth.
The video set the internet ablaze, but Strahan’s GMA coworkers are skeptical, as they discussed on the show on Wednesday, March 31. In fact, they think this could be some carefully crafted April Fools’ Day prank.
The former pro-footballer and Live with Kelly and Michael co-host become iconic for his tooth gap, so it’s definitely a shocking transformation.
I did it. #GoodbyeGap pic.twitter.com/0Z5ZcK925c
— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) March 30, 2021
At the beginning of the video, Strahan notes to his dentist that most people would tell him to not do the procedure, essentially erasing his iconic look. Still, Strahan says, “I’ve gotta do what I want to do for myself.”
The dentist is then seen taking an impression of Strahan’s teeth, but it’s unclear if it was used to make a removable mouth piece. In any case, he walks away with a filled-in tooth gap, smiling wide with his new pearly whites.
Strahan’s coworker Lara Spencer isn’t so sure that he’s really bid his gap farewell. “Michael (was) not available for comment when I called him,” Spencer said during the Wednesday broadcast of GMA, “he is currently on vacation… I will say it’s suspiciously close to April Fools’ Day, so we will just have to wait and see that megawatt smile when Michael gets back to the show next week.”
Only time will tell for sure whether Strahan’s new look is sticking around for good, but let us know what you think of his transformation in the comments below.
Did our @michaelstrahan say goodbye to the gap???https://t.co/jqX93XGHRd pic.twitter.com/M5aj4l1iop
— Good Morning America (@GMA) March 31, 2021
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I love Michael strahanwith his gap but michael has to do what he wants to do for him and not anyone else
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I totally get it i had problems with my teeth for years and it hindered my life so much i finally was able to get my teeth fixed and it makes you feel so much better about yourself i know how he feels totally and i think he looks great
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Teeth-gap closed transformation looks alot better. As he's getting older than he decided for himself. Started as the football signature gap and now a lot of people change in looks and sometimes even their personalities as they age older. Good transformation.
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I don't buy it,he gains nothing by doing it and the gap is too much a part of his identity.
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I think he did the right thing. If it makes him happy that's what counts.
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I was born with a gap between my teeth. I was so unhappy with the way I looked to the point that I started harming myself. Thankfully my parents understood n could afford to have the gap between my two front teeth “fixed” this was very early 60s. Cost a small fortune. Thank you mom n dad you saved my life.
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You were born with teeth? And a gap? Sweet!
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If he really did do it all I can say is it's about time.....that wasn't a good look at all.
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He looks hood either way. Personnel decision. Its nice though, to show someone who is not perfect be able to make it on TV!!
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He looks much better with his teeth fixed. It was hard to watch him talk with that awful gap!
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The gap looked terrible. Glad he did what he wanted and didn't listen to anyone else.
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Its not my business its his personality and character that makes the man!
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👎🏻 Look like dentures.
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I don’t think it has anything to do with how I feel about Mr. Strahan. It dose not change his personality, kindness. If he wanted it done good for him but I think he has had the money to fix his teeth for a long time and hasn’t made that call. Love him no matter; fixed teeth or not!😱🤗
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I like it either way! Yes, its definitely his signature, but if he's decided he's ready to change his smile.... do it! If it's a April Fool's Joke, even better lol
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Kid looking cute with gap. Sexy without gap!
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Who cares