Hollywood leading man Denzel Washington recently said that Good Morning America celeb Michael Strahan was done at the popular talk show amid recent controversy. So, is Strahan officially out of a job?

Good Morning America: Michael Strahan In The Middle Of Big Controversy

As much as Good Morning America fans love Michael Strahan and the energy he brings to the set, the former NFL player found himself in the middle of some hot water recently. This recent controversy happened during a Fox NFL Sunday special that was on television.

During the broadcast, when the national anthem played, while Strahan did stand for it, he did not place his hand over his heart while doing so. Strahan faced a firestorm of backlash online, with many commenters saying that what he did was “disrespectful.”

GMA: Strahan Apologizes For Offending Viewers

While it could have been worse, it was not a good look for Michael Strahan. This is especially true because, while he did not place his hand over his heart during the national anthem, his other colleagues did.

Michael Strahan has since apologized for this incident, as he meant no disrespect. However, many Good Morning America viewers have been speculating that he could get the boot from his gig as a result of this recent incident.

With the climate how it is today, it’s certainly plausible that someone like Strahan could lose his job over this. So, there is good reason as to why this has been a popular topic since everything went down.

Denzel Washington Going After Michael Strahan’s Job?

In a behind-the-scenes clip shared by the Good Morning America Instagram account, viewers see Denzel Washington sitting in one of the chairs on set. He cracked several jokes about Michael Strahan being “finished” on the show, even hinting that the legendary actor was gunning for Strahan’s seat.

Denzel Washington has been in the middle of a press tour, as he has been helping to promote his new film, Gladiator II. Based on this recent clip, Denzel is always the jokester, as he made this jab at Strahan just as he has been in the hot seat.

All in all, however, it was a fun gaffe, as both Denzel and Michael embraced and acknowledged each other, and fans of the show loved to see this moment caught on camera.

• One commenter said: “Denzel is in a happy place Loving this press tour!”
• Another commenter chimed in, saying: “Denzel Washington is so funny! Love him so much as a human being. Great segment GMA.”
• A third person added: “Loved this watched more than once, made my Friday morning.”