The ubiquitous Strahan's appearance boosted the show's ratings by 44% over the same day a year ago. And that was when the popular Regis Philbin was still hosting the morning talk show.
On Thursday, Strahan upped his cuteness factor after he and Ripa —wearing replicas of the U.S. Olympic Women's Soccer team's uniforms — joined 2012 Olympic gold medal Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan to a soccer drill challenge on the set.
It was hard to figure out what the rules of the competition were — as everyone kicked balls into metal tubs, little nets and up tiny ramps — but the sight of Strahan in shorts and a "Where's Waldo" shirt had the audience going, "Awwww."
I think Ripa's team won because she jumped around the set more than anyone else when it was over.
Expect to see Strahan — the big lug — donning more funny little outfits and playing silly games in the future. It's ratings gold.
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