Michael Strahan shares bittersweet Father's Day post amid exciting TV comeback

Michael Strahan has enjoyed some well-deserved time off Good Morning America of late, and he's certainly making the most of it!MORE: Michael Strahan's new photo with teenage daughters leaves fans wondering the same thing The GMA star took to Instagram on Monday to celebrate some personal news.The former sports star had taken part in the recent Icons Series, which saw 24 sporting icons compete in a golfing match.VIDEO: GMA's Michael Strahan's model daughter makes her runway debutMichael was on the winning team and had posted photos of himself with his large trophy.MORE: George Stephanopoulos takes break from show as popular co-star steps inMORE: Michael Strahan makes hilarious remark about co-star George StephanopoulosHe wrote: "Still celebrating being champs at at @iconsseries!! Happy 4th to you all! Enjoy it!" Fans were quick to congratulate Michael, with one writing: "Always a champion, well played!" while another wrote: "Omg! Congratulations." A third added: "Congratulations! Quite the accomplishment! So proud. Happy 4th!!"On Monday's Fourth of July GMA show, it was a rare occasion where all three of the main anchors were off.A post shared by michaelstrahan (@michaelstrahan)Michael Strahan shared a celebratory post in honor of his recent winMichael and his co-stars George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts were all absent, and were instead subbed by Janai Norman, Whit Johnson and Eva Pilgrim.MORE: Michael Strahan shares powerful message asking fans for support MORE: Michael Strahan divides fans with surprising revelation about his home The trio are no strangers to GMA themselves, as they are the weekend hosts.

Our Yorkshire Farm star posted pictures on her Instagram profile showing some of the sheep being sheared there. The mum-of-nine can be seen with a sheepdog in a vehicle before heading to some of the sheep. There are then several pictures of the sheep, which appear to be rams, going under the clippers.

Michael Owen has shared his thoughts about what it felt like to watch daughter Gemma put on a very saucy display on Love Island last night. It was the annual lap dance challenge and Gemma showed off her skills as she got the boys' hearts racing with her own impressive display, which featured a nod to her career as an international dressage rider.

Michael Strahan isn't one to let the competitive spirit die after years of competitive football, and he's taking his sporting talents to a whole other kind of game.MORE: Michael Strahan talks 'surviving' every day in heartbreaking confession about high schoolThe Good Morning America host shared on social media that he was joining a new tournament that would pit sports icons against each other for a round of golf.VIDEO: Michael Strahan makes surprising confession about his homeThe Icons Series tournaments will feature many sporting legends from around the world, spanning football, cricket, boxing, and more, who will be split into two teams led by a pair of pro golfers.Michael will be one of the players representing team USA and face off against those from the team ROTW (rest of the world) on 30 June and 1 July.MORE: Michael Strahan makes candid comment about parenting twin daughters"Can't wait to play in the @iconsseries at @libertynationalgc, we need all sports fans in New York and New Jersey to come and show us some support," he wrote alongside a poster for the game, even sharing with fans how they could purchase tickets.Several of his fans excitedly reacted, with one even calling him: "Magic Mike," and a few others reminiscing over his glory days in the NFL.A post shared by michaelstrahan (@michaelstrahan)Michael will be playing in the Icons Series gamesThe ABC host has always been a fan of golf and while he built his career as a pro football player, his passion for the art of putting always remained.He first started playing in 1996, stating to Golf: "I kept being asked to play and I didn't really want to, but I thought it might be a good way to meet people.

Good Morning America's Michael Strahan has forged a very successful career both on the football field and off and is a celebrated athlete and TV personality. MORE: Michael Strahan's office inside New York home is so unexpected – see insideBut his path to success was far from easy and Michael recently opened up about some agonizing moments from his past.The star spilled his feelings for ESPN's More Than an Athlete and shared a clip from his emotional interview on social media. WATCH: Michael Strahan talks battle with coronavirusIn the footage, Michael documented how difficult and lonely high school was for him and said: "High school to me was surviving every day. I never felt like I had a handle on everything.

star Mishael Morgan grew emotional after making history at the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards, largely in part to her win but also because her late father came to mind.The 35-year-old actress became the first Black woman to win an Emmy in the Best Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series: Actress category on Friday, and she told ET's Deidre Behar she was «still in shock» and in «disbelief» even after clearly hearing her name called.«I knew it, I felt it and I was still at a level of disbelief,» she said after winning her first Emmy.Morgan, who plays Amanda Sinclair on the long-running CBS soap opera, had previously been nominated for two Emmys in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category but came up short. But not this year, and after scoring the win Morgan couldn't help but think about her late father, Michael.«I just keep thinking like, 'Dad, we did it,'» said an emotional Morgan. «When I was growing up he would always say that you have to be 10 times better.

Michael Strahan is nothing if not a doting dad to his four children, Tanita, Michael Jr., and twins Isabella and Sophia, all of whom have now grown.MORE: Michael Strahan inspires fans with heartfelt message about vulnerabilityHowever, that doesn't mean he isn't faced with parenting struggles every now and then, and highlighted a particularly hilarious one with his latest snapshot from life with family.VIDEO: Michael Strahan's daughter makes runway debutThe Good Morning America host shared pictures of himself out with his twin daughters, both 17, and they only had one thing on their minds."The look on your face when your kids want to go shoe shopping and all you want to do is anything other than that!!" he captioned his photos.MORE: Why Michael Strahan is facing a bittersweet year aheadWhile his daughters looked quite happy to be posing with their dad, Michael definitely looked annoyed, wanting to be anywhere else.His followers laughed along with him, and one of his friends even said: "But you caved. And don't tell me you didn't get a pair or two," with a fan commenting: "Their smile says it all… they are about to go HAM on your credit card!!!" A post shared by michaelstrahan (@michaelstrahan)Michael was not into shoe shopping with his daughtersAnother wrote: "That they want to go shoe shopping with you and not just take 'the card' speaks volumes Michael! Girl Dads rock," with a third adding: "Special moments you will remember once the girls have flown the nest.

Michael Strahan may look put together and cheery most of the time when he appears on Good Morning America, but he's also not afraid to admit that it's not always that way.MORE: Michael Strahan shares bittersweet Father's Day post amid exciting TV comebackThe star took to Instagram to show a more candid side to him, and opened up about mental health and handling stress with a motivational message to fans.He urged his followers to not only stay in touch with their feelings, but also not be afraid to open up about them.WATCH: Michael makes surprising confession about his home lifeMORE: Why Michael Strahan is facing a bittersweet year aheadMichael himself wasn't afraid to be vulnerable with his loyal community, telling them: "Yo, I just wanted to come to you guys and say how important it is to ask for help."He insisted to them that it's alright to feel lost and not know how to handle tough situations, saying: "You know, sometimes you can't figure things out, it's always good to get a different perspective on it."Explaining that sometimes even people unfamiliar with whatever one is going through are exactly who can help the most, he offered a useful adage by suggesting people seek advice from someone who are: "Not so close to the trees that they don't see that you're in a forest."A post shared by michaelstrahan (@michaelstrahan)Michael's inspiring messageHe continued his advice by maintaining: "That person is stepping away. You need to step away.

Did you see Maya Hawke‘s Father’s Day post for her dad Ethan Hawke? It’s a memorable one!

Law & Order: Organized Crime’s Christopher Meloni. The actor did so by taking to social media on the special day and sharing a hilarious Father’s Day text from his kid. And after seeing it for myself, I'm really loving the relationship they seem to have!While many know Christopher Meloni as a Law & Order OG, that's not his most important job.

Love is very much alive, and it comes in the form of Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard!

Tori Spelling gave lots of appreciation for some of the dads in her life on Father’s Day — but forgot to mention her own baby daddy…

Kate Hudson's Father's Day post had Kurt Russell in tears. Hudson, 43, shared a throwback photo of herself and the actor on Instagram to mark the holiday. "Fun, adventurous, passionate, determined, honest, devoted, amazing father and the best head of hair in Los Angeles! Lucky us! Love you Pa! Happy Father's Day," Hudson captioned the photo.

Kim Kardashian is showing her appreciation to have Kanye West as the father of her children, taking a moment to post a sweet message to her ex-husband, just in time for Father’s Day. The couple share four children, 9-year-old North, 6-year-old Saint, 4-year-old Chicago and 3-year-old Psalm.Kim took to Instagram to post a photo of the rapper with their children, captioning it “Thank you for being the best dad to our babies and loving them the way you do! Happy Father’s Day Ye.“Kim also shared an emotional tribute to her late father, Robert Kardashian, posting a sweet photo and writing “The kids asked me how I would celebrate with you today if you’re all the way up in heaven.

Travis Barker has posted cards from his new step-children wishing him a happy Father's Day. The 46-year-old celebrated his first Father's Day as part of the Kardashian family, and has already grown close to his step-children Mason, 12, Penelope, 9, and Reign, 7.

Kelly Ripa was able to enjoy a relaxing long weekend with her family, and that included a special celebration for her husband Mark Consuelos on Father's Day.MORE: Kelly Ripa's jaw-dropping foyer inside $27million NY townhouse will give you chillsIn honor of the big day, the Live with Kelly and Ryan star shared a compilation of photographs paying tribute to not just him, but also her own father Joe, and her father-in-law Tony.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa shares videos from son's graduationShe posted a family shot of her husband with their two sons, Michael and Joaquin, and included those of the other fathers in her life, including a baby picture of Mark in his dad's arms."Happy Father's Day to @instasuelos my dad Joe and father in law Tony, (Saul).

Jennifer Lopez is sending her love to Ben Affleck on Father’s Day!