Michael Strahan's girlfriend Kayla Quick supports him amid recent criticism

Michael Strahan was absent from Good Morning America this week after facing criticism for not respecting the national anthem during a recent event. He responded to the backlash by posting a tribute to his father, a veteran. Strahan's girlfriend, Kayla Quick, has been with him since 2015. She runs a fitness company and is involved in his family life, spending time with his twin daughters, Isabella and Sophia. Quick has a background in business administration and recently completed a course in angel investing. She has faced legal issues in the past, including a theft incident when she was 18.