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"This is what scared me": Michael Strahan admits he’s afraid of something tougher than football days after revealing a major career move

"This is what scared me": Michael Strahan admits he’s afraid of something tougher than football days after revealing a major career move

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 17, 2025, 02:53 IST

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NFL legend Michael Strahan recently revealed his biggest fear on Good Morning America: Dancing With the Stars. Despite Alfonso Ribeiro's teasing, Strahan humorously declined to showcase his moves, citing the show's difficulty. Meanwhile, Strahan announced his departure from hosting The $100,000 Pyramid after eight seasons, expressing gratitude to the audience. The future of the game show remains uncertain.

"This is what scared me": Michael Strahan admits he’s afraid of something tougher than football days after revealing a major career move

Michael Strahan announced a major career move.(Image via Michael Le Brecht II/ABC via Getty)

Michael Strahan, one of the most talented players who played in the NFL, has faced many tough situations in his life but it seems like there is one thing he is still scared of. The NFL legend is known for his strength but Michael Strahan recently confessed about his biggest fear and it has shocked his fans.

Michael Strahan spoke about what has scared him and what he might find difficult to do “at this point in his life”

Will Michael Strahan be a contestant on 'Dancing with the Stars'?

In a recent episode of ABC’s popular show, Good Morning America, Michael Strahan was joined by the popular reality show, Dancing With the Stars co-host Alfonso Ribeiro.

Alfonso Ribeiro started teasing the NFL legend as he expressed a desire to watch Michael Strahan shake a leg.Dancing With the Stars co-host Alfonso Ribeiro joked, "I think if there was a guy, if he played for the Giants at one point in his life, 'cause you know he'd bring the whole New York audience, right?"Hearing this, Michael Strahan quickly got up and started casually dancing for a few seconds and got back to his seat. When Alfonso Ribeiro requested to continue it for a few more seconds, Michael Strahan joked that this was his “fear”.Michael Strahan said, “This is the thing, and this is what scared me. Every professional football player and athlete who's been on the show said it's the hardest thing they'd ever done. If it was harder than football was for me, I cannot fathom it at this point in my life” and fans are here for it.A fan commented, “I would love to see Michael on dancing with the stars”, while another fan wrote, “Please Michael. Go for it😅”However, no matter how much Dancing With the Stars co-host Alfonso Ribeiro, requested Michael Strahan to dance one more time, the NFL legend denied.

Michael Strahan announced a new career move

Michael Strahan has also been busy making some long term changes in his career. The NFL legend recently announced that he will not be hosting the popular game show, The $100,000 Pyramid anymore.Michael Strahan posted a video in which he said, "You're appreciated. I love you. I am thankful for season 8. It never gets boring hosting this show. I couldn’t do it without you all, none of us could. So, thank you all so much."It is not known if Michael Strahan’s production company, SMAC Entertainment, will be renewing the game show for a new season.Also Read: Michael Strahan makes an unexpected and emotional decision about his career and fans are stunned by this

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