PHOTOSBuh-Bye! Michael Strahan Has Whiskey Night Before His Leave From 'Live!' While Kelly Ripa Smiles Big
May 12 2016, Published 4:19 p.m. ET
Michael Strahan is clearly ready to leave Live! after being bashed by Kelly Ripa, but not before celebratory drinks!
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Strahan seen at the Ralph Lauren's Polo Bar
The former pro footballer, 44, was seen with his girlfriend Kayla Quick at The Polo Bar in NYC on May 11, two nights before his final taping of Live! With Kelly & Michael.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Strahan and girlfriend Kayla Quick out for dinner in New York
Sources said that Kelly has been “making life unbearable for Michael” in his final days, so a night of wining and dining with his significant other, who was seen carrying whiskey, was probably needed.
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Meanwhile, Kelly wore her heart on her sleeve in a new interview and on her coat, which was emblazoned with the word “Freedom,” while leaving her apartment on May 12.
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Strahan seen at the Ralph Lauren's Polo Bar
The 45-year-old also took a final jab at Strahan in an interview with People magazine, where she claimed his move worried others who work on the show.
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“There are a lot of people at the show who count on their jobs,” she said. “In that moment, there were people looking at me, saying, ‘Tell us this is going to be ok. Are we going to be okay?’ It’s easy to forget that you’re dealing with people who have feelings, not just a business unit.”
