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Ripa, on ‘Live,’ says uproar over exiting co-host settled

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2015 file photo, Kelly Ripa, left, poses with Michael Strahan, her co-host on the daily television talk show "LIVE! with Kelly and Michael," during a ceremony honoring Ripa with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Ripa returns as co-host of the morning show after a four-day absence after ABC announced Tuesday that co-host Strahan will leave the show to join "Good Morning America" full-time.   (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2015 file photo, Kelly Ripa, left, poses with Michael Strahan, her co-host on the daily television talk show "LIVE! with Kelly and Michael," during a ceremony honoring Ripa with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Ripa returns as co-host of the morning show after a four-day absence after ABC announced Tuesday that co-host Strahan will leave the show to join "Good Morning America" full-time. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2015 file photo, Kelly Ripa, left, poses with Michael Strahan, her co-host on the daily television talk show "LIVE! with Kelly and Michael," during a ceremony honoring Ripa with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Ripa returns as co-host of the morning show after a four-day absence after ABC announced Tuesday that co-host Strahan will leave the show to join "Good Morning America" full-time. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

NEW YORK (AP) – Kelly Ripa says all has been discussed and all is forgiven.

Returning to “Live” on Tuesday after several days’ absence, Ripa addressed the uproar that erupted last week when she was blindsided by the announcement that her co-host, Michael Strahan, is headed to “Good Morning America” full-time.

Ripa said the episode sparked an important discussion with her bosses over communication and “respect in the workplace.”

She called the “Live” show more than a workplace, describing it as her second home.

Ripa said she was “thrilled” for Strahan, just before he joined her for the host chat.

“I’m so happy you’re back,” he told her.