Who Is The Former 'Good Morning America' Host Filling in for Michael Strahan?

Good Morning America recently featured a familiar face amid Michael Strahan's vacation—TV actor and former host Cameron Mathison.

Known for his soap opera roles and work as a correspondent, Mathison's return to GMA was a heartfelt reunion. With Strahan currently absent from the morning show to celebrate his daughter Isabella's triumph over a malignant brain tumor, Mathison stepped in on the Wednesday, July 24 episode to fill the gap.

Mathison's journey in the entertainment industry began as a model before he made his notable debut in 1997 as Ryan Lavery on All My Children. This role, which he played until 2011, earned him a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1999 and two Daytime Emmy nominations. The 54-year-old also participated in Dancing with the Stars and appeared in various other TV series and movies over the years.

In 2009, he joined GMA as a regular correspondent, covering significant star-studded events and carpets. His charisma and star power made him a beloved part of the show's team, however, in 2015, he transitioned to Entertainment Tonight as a weekend anchor and correspondent.

This week, Mathison returned to his old stomping grounds to promote his new game show, Beat the Bridge. Reuniting with Lara Spencer and Whit Johnson, he expressed his excitement: "It's so good to be here, love you guys!" He discussed his new role as a game show host, emphasizing the connections he forms with participants.

Lara praised his authenticity, both on GMA and his new show, reminiscing about their time working together. "We loved when you were here on GMA, you did a lot of really awesome work for us, I loved working with you," she said, fondly recalling their past together.

Beat the Bridge features a massive interactive bridge that challenges players to advance by selecting the correct answers to difficult trivia questions. Each correct step adds money to the team's bank, with bonuses for successful crossings, however' there's a catch in order to keep the money. The show premiered on the Game Show Network back on June 10.