While Kelly Ripa gave a notable and admirable speech during her return to ABC’s Live! With Kelly & Michael, word is it wasn’t enough to smooth over the drama between her and Michael Strahan.

The drama between the two sparked after it was revealed that Strahan would be leaving the show and heading over to Good Morning America this September. Ripa then checked out early for an already planned family vacation and returned Tuesday with a message for her fans.

Even though the two really seemed to be back in good graces and hitting it off with their chemistry, it has been confirmed that Strahan is leaving as early as by the end of the month.

A spokesperson for the show told E! News, “After meeting with the producers of both Live and Good Morning America, and after speaking with Kelly and Michael, we have decided on a plan that best advantages both shows for the future.”

They added that Strahan will be leaving within the next couple of weeks; something that both sides agreed to.

“To that end, Michael's last day on Live will be on Friday, May 13, which not only gives the show the chance to have a nice send-off for him during the May book, but to also immediately begin the on-air search for a new co-host. This plan also allows GMA to start integrating Michael into the show more often this summer before his full-time start in September.”

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