Ripa's Tuesday appearance was the first she's made on the morning show since last week, when Strahan an**unced he was leaving Live! to join Good Morning America.
After receiving a standing ovation,*Ripa said*she's been "overwhelmed" by the outpouring of support she's gotten during a tumultuous time at Live! —*but emphasized that "apologies" had smoothed out the ripples that led to her sudden absence. (ABC personally apologized to Ripa for the way she learned of Strahan's departure.) Read more...