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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Incredible': Barbara Corcoran welcomes NFL icon Michael Strahan to Shark Tank with red-heart approval
Michael Strahan gets a red-heart welcome from Barbara Corcoran (Image via File Photo) Michael Strahan is officially headed to Shark Tank, and the excitement started inside the Tank itself. As news of his guest role broke, longtime investor Barbara Corcoran wasted no time jumping in. Her swift, three-word reaction on Instagram said more than any press release could. It was the kind of instant approval that only a true Shark can give. Barbara Corcoran reacts first as buzz builds around Michael Strahan Within minutes of the announcement, Corcoran left her mark in the comments: 'Incredible! Can't wait (along with a red-heart emoji)' The red heart wasn't just emoji fluff—it was her signature stamp of excitement. Coming from the show's sharpest-tongued veteran, it landed like a standing ovation. For a newcomer, few welcomes are more validating than that. Corcoran has spent over a decade dissecting pitches and sizing up personalities. Her enthusiasm for Strahan suggests more than respect—it hints at real expectation. Whether it's his business acumen or his TV polish, she seems to believe he's the right fit for the high-stakes heat of the Tank. From the gridiron to the boardroom Before becoming a TV and business powerhouse, Strahan dominated the NFL as a defensive end for the New York Giants. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [국가인증] 키성장 인증받은 '이 제품' 2개월치 무료증정 이벤트 곧 마감! 아이클타임 더 알아보기 Undo He's a Super Bowl champion, Hall of Famer, and still holds the single-season sack record. That relentless drive now powers his ventures—from fashion to media. And this fall, it follows him straight into the Tank. Strahan steps in as a star power guest shark Strahan joins a fresh lineup of guest Sharks for Shark Tank Season 17, stepping in after Mark Cuban's exit. Alongside him, Chip and Joanna Gaines are also confirmed for guest roles this season. But it's Strahan who's grabbing the spotlight, with his multi-hyphenate career spanning NFL, network TV, and fashion. ABC's Instagram post featured the smiling new Shark and read: 'This multi-hyphenate is ready to take a seat as a Guest Shark! " Fans instantly flooded the comments—but Corcoran's came first. That early nod not only boosted buzz, but also framed Strahan as more than just a celebrity seat-filler. Can Strahan swim with the Sharks? Corcoran thinks so With years of live TV under his belt, Strahan is no stranger to high-pressure moments. But Shark Tank is a different arena—one where instincts matter just as much as strategy. Corcoran's reaction hints she sees something in him that can thrive in that space. Her short comment might have been casual, but it echoed with authority. 'Incredible! Can't wait' wasn't just hype—it was an invitation into the inner circle. And with Season 17 approaching, one thing's certain: Michael Strahan hasn't even pitched yet, but he's already won a Shark's approval. Also read: Russell Wilson and Ciara's viral legacy post ignites marvel buzz and signals Giants era Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
5 days ago
- Entertainment
Michael Strahan announced as guest judge on 'Shark Tank' season 17
Michael Strahan is going swimming with the "Sharks!" Strahan's " Good Morning America" family shared the news Monday that the "GMA" co-anchor will be a guest judge on season 17 of "Shark Tank." Strahan shared that he has already filmed his guest appearance on the business competition show, but teased that viewers will have to "watch to see" what happens. "It's a lot of fun and I was really surprised," Strahan said Monday on "GMA." "I was really nervous, but once you get there, they're amazing. They make you feel great. They really show you the ropes. I had a great time." Joining Strahan as guest judges on the upcoming season of "Shark Tank" are fellow entrepreneurs Alexis Ohanian, Chip and Joanna Gaines, Kendra Scott and Allison Ellsworth. The guest judges will weigh in on business pitches alongside the panel of Sharks that features Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky and Kevin O'Leary. According to the show's website, the Sharks "give budding entrepreneurs the chance to secure business deals that could make them millionaires." Season 17 of "Shark Tank" will air Wednesdays this fall on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu.
USA Today
17-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
New York Giants great Osi Umenyiora credits Michael Strahan for his NFL success
New York Giants great Osi Umenyiora credits Michael Strahan for his NFL success After selecting Penn State product Abdul Carter in the 2025 NFL draft, the New York Giants have the best defensive line since the days of Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI. At least on paper. Of course, the Super Bowl XLII team had a strong defensive line that included Hall of Famer Michael Strahan playing opposite Osi Umenyiora. Umenyiora, who is in the Giants Ring of Honor and is now working to promote the game of football in Africa, recently spoke with The Athletic and discussed the influence his teammate had on his career. "The thing about football, honestly, is, as good as you are, I think that there's some things that people don't truly understand about the game," Umenyiora said. "If I hadn't gone to the New York Giants with Michael Strahan, I wouldn't have been the player that I was. He taught me so much about football that coaches just can't teach you. "There's so many things you learn about the game just by watching other people who are at that level. And so me going into that locker room and seeing Strahan, and seeing some of the things that he was doing, I just couldn't wrap my head around how good he was. And so I had to learn. "And he taught me and then I took so many things from his game and implemented them into my game, and that's what took my game to the next level." Umenyiora and Strahan made for one of the best pass-rush duos in the league at their peak. Umenyiora is sixth on the Giants' list of all-time sack leaders. Umenyiora was drafted in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft and played the better part of his career surrounded by talent on the Giants defensive line. After playing with Strahan for the first five years of his career, Umenyiora continued to play alongside Justin Tuck and Jason Pierre-Paul. The impact that Strahan had on Umenyiora comes as no surprise. In fact, when the Giants drafted Kayvon Thibodeaux in 2022, Strahan was quick to offer his services as a mentor to the rookie. Ideally, the Giants' current defensive line can have the chemistry of Strahan and Umenyiora and lift the rest of their fellow teammates on the defensive line.
NBC Sports
02-06-2025
- Business
- NBC Sports
Michael Strahan is "likely" to take a reduced role at Good Morning America
Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan wears multiple hats. He is expected to wear one of them less frequently. Max Tani of reports, via Sports Business Journal, that Strahan is expected to sign a new contract with ABC's Good Morning America that will 'likely' include a reduced workload. It's also not expected to be a long-term deal. The contract situation is currently 'unresolved.' Earlier this year, NewsNation reported that Strahan was likely to leave GMA upon the expiration of his contract in 2025. The 53-year-old Strahan also works for Fox NFL Sunday, and he hosts The $100,000 Pyramid. Strahan recently has emerged as a candidate to purchase a minority share of the Giants. He acknowledged his interest two weeks ago. 'Would I be a good limited partner?' Strahan said during SBJ's 4se event. 'I'd be an excellent limited partner. I'm not in there trying to run your draft and tell you want to do and all these things. I'd be there in whatever capacity you needed me to be.' Between his 15-year playing career and a broadcasting career that has lasted for 17 years and counting, Strahan has made more than enough money. He can, if he chooses, scale back, smell the roses, and get back to football — from a different perspective.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Strahan's Wild Family Story Of How His Childhood Pet Ended Up On The Dinner Table
has faced tough tackles on the football field, early mornings on "Good Morning America," and high-stakes moments in broadcasting. However, nothing prepared him for the jaw-dropping family secret he uncovered years later. His childhood pet pig was actually served for dinner. The former NFL star and TV host, who grew up between Houston, Texas, and Germany as one of five siblings, had no idea that the pig he once cared for had become a family meal. That is, until Michael Strahan's former "GMA" colleague accidentally let it slip. , who worked alongside Strahan on "GMA," revealed the story during an episode of "The Weekend View" on May 24. As part of a heartwarming segment filmed before the passing of Strahan's father, Gene, in 2020, Haines sat down with his parents, Gene and Louise Strahan, for an intimate interview about Michael's childhood. "I went to shoot with his parents before his father died because I wanted to give him time with his parents," Haines explained. "As one of five children, they just talked about him." But in the midst of reminiscing, a surprising confession emerged. "They shared with me that they ate the pig," Haines said. "And [Michael] didn't know. He didn't know, 'cause they were all young." Unaware of the culinary fate of his pet, Michael was blindsided when Haines brought it up to him later. "I come back and I'm giving Michael a hard time, as one would, and I joked about the pig," she recalled. "And he's like, 'What are you talking about?'" Realizing she had spilled a long-held family secret, Haines admitted she instantly felt guilty. "He was like, 'I had no idea.' And he called his mom. I was like, 'I didn't mean to betray the family trust! I just thought you told him!'" Now a proud dog dad to pups Enzo and Zuma, whom he introduced in 2023, Strahan may have traded pigs for poodles, but it's safe to say his family history still has a few wild stories to tell. As his past childhood stories come to light, Strahan is focusing on the children of his own. The former NFL player and his daughter, Isabella, recently opened up about a life-changing year that tested their strength, deepened their bond, and ultimately brought new perspective to their lives. In an issue of Town & Country Magazine, the "Good Morning America" co-anchor appears alongside 20-year-old Isabella on the cover, where the father-daughter duo speaks candidly about her harrowing battle with medulloblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. Isabella first revealed her diagnosis publicly in January. Now cancer-free, she's using her voice to raise awareness and reflect on how the experience has reshaped her understanding of life and resilience. "I feel like I'm 50 years old, with all this life experience," Isabella told the magazine. "I've grown in so many ways. I'm super grateful for walking and talking again. You don't think about the things you can do until you live without them." Medulloblastoma is a fast-growing malignant tumor that develops in the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for movement and coordination. It is most commonly found in children and accounts for roughly 20% of all pediatric brain tumors, according to data published in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. Isabella underwent treatment at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University, where her recovery began. For Michael, watching his daughter navigate such a serious illness was nothing short of heartbreaking. "It was definitely tough and painful to watch," he shared. "It was painful for her to get out of bed and move and do those things that are completely necessary for her to do. As a parent, to see that was unsettling at times." Despite the physical toll and emotional weight of her diagnosis, Michael says Isabella's courage never wavered. "Throughout this entire journey, Isabella has inspired and helped us all by how she has approached what she was facing," he said. "She has worked so hard, and with such amazing spirit. And she is still on a journey, with her vision, balance, and getting her weight back." The Strahans' story is one of love, perseverance, healing, and a reminder of how quickly life can change, as well as the strength it takes to fight for every step forward.
