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GMA co-hosts Michael Strahan and George Stephanopoulos unite to share concerns for seriously injured Jay Leno

They spoke out on-air

Hannah Hargrave
US Deputy Editor
November 16, 2022
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The Good Morning America hosts sent love and support for Jay Leno on Tuesday, when they opened up live on the show to wish him a swift recovery. 

The star was seriously injured in a gasoline fire when one of his many cars erupted in flames leaving him with burns on his face. 

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George Stephanopoulos was quick to reference the accident during the show and said: "We do wish him the best," as Michael Strahan quickly chimed in to wish him a "full recovery," and Robin Roberts followed by adding: "Full recovery. You're right about that, Michael."

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The former The Tonight Show host confirmed to Variety that he suffered an unfortunate injury and released a statement which read: "I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet."

The GMA co-hosts often use their platform to send well-wishes or support to those who need it, famous or not. 

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Their chemistry on set is often commended by fans as they have close relationships on and off-screen too. 

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Jay Leno has been seriously burned in an gasoline fire 

Michael previously opened up about his bond with George in a rare interview with Associated Press, which celebrated the fact both George and Robin were the longest-serving news hosts on a network show.

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Discussing how he thought that George had changed over the years, the former NFL player said jokingly: "I definitely feel like he has loosened up. I don't know if I can take credit for it."

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The GMA co-stars are all close 

George and Robin have been working together for 13 years on GMA, while Michael joined the show in 2016.

Praising working with her co-stars during an interview with AP, Robin said: "We would never, ever do anything to make each other look good at the expense of the other. That's such a comfort. To have that, it makes you take chances, and I think the audience picks up on that — the way that we are so different in many ways but so common in others."

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