“I know half of you called in sick to be here so we get each other.”
“I gained perspective,” Ripa continued.
“I always speak from my heart.
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I didn’t want to come out here and say something I will regret…
This started a much greater conversation about communication and consideration and most importantly respect in the worksplace.”
“Apologies have been made,” she said.
I think he’s right."
After joining her co-host at the desk, Strahan thanked Ripa again for the opportunity to work with her.
“You love this show, you love the fans, you love the staff.
I love you,” he said.
“This is has been tranforming for me, You are the queen of morning TV…
I’m happy you are here.”
“I don’t know where else to be,” she replied.
Watch the video and read Ripa’s full opening speech below:
Our long national nightmare is over.
I am going to be completely honest.
I first want to honestly, sincerely thank you for welcoming back to this show.
The love, the show of support through this bizarre time has been really overwhelming.
I really need a couple of days to gather my thoughts.
“In that time, I gained some perspective.
We have an incredible team completely devoted to one another.
(Guys, calm down, they didn’t say anything about Christmas bonuses.)
“I am thrilled for Michael, I am thrilled for you.
So back to the show.
