Michael Strahan has broken his silence after his shocking split with former fiancé and star of VH1's Hollywood Exes, Nicole Murphy.

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Strahan and Murphy announced their decision to call it quits over the weekend, just before he was honored as an inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday, People magazine reported Sunday.

During his speech he joked, "This has been the best weekend of my life."

While he showed up to the event without Murphy, he was sure to acknowledge his "TV wife" and Live! With Kelly and Michael co-star Kelly Ripa.

He smiled and told her, "Thank you, baby."

An insider told the publication that Murphy and Strahan decided to call it quits after being engaged for five years because of scheduling conflicts and distance.

Murphy was first wed to comedic superstar Eddie Murphy. Strahan was previously married to Jean Muggli. She was his second wife.

Despite the split being fresh in the headlines, Strahan seemed to be in good spirits while he toasted up his achievement.

An insider said, "He was genuinely grateful and thrilled to be celebrating with his friends. He was the last to leave."

They added that Jon Bon Jovi performed for one hour and LL Cool J was also in attendance and took snap shots with the former NFL star.

As for Nicole, she seems to have jetted out of the United States and is enjoying a vacation in the Bahamas as a judge for Miss Universe Bahamas.

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Hollywood exes, Vh1, Reality TV