Kelly Ripa returns to ‘Live’ and opens up about Michael Strahan’s departure

Kelly Ripa returned to “Live with Kelly and Michael” after missing the previous week following the announcement that Michael Strahan was leaving. Ripa who felt blindsided by the announcement said this episode has opened up communication and a dialogue about respect in the workplace. Ripa said that the best thing to come out of this is that Disney has assured her that “Live” is a priority.

• Kelly Ripa returns to ‘Live,’ speaks her mind about Michael Strahan departure