Michael Strahan is saying goodbye to Kelly Ripa. The NFL great- turned-daytime-TV charmer announced on Tuesday he'll be departing "LIVE. with Kelly and Michael" in September. ABC viewers won't lose him altogether, however. After doing occasional stints on Good Morning America for the last couple years, the 44-year-old has been given a permanent position on the show. ABC News President James Goldston announced the move Tuesday. Goldston said LIVE will begin its search for a new co-host in the fall..