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Michael Strahan Startled by On-Air Halloween Prank on Fox NFL Sunday

The 'Sunday Scares' clip went viral as the masked prankster's identity remained unconfirmed.

Overview

  • During a live segment, a hooded figure in a white mask slipped behind Strahan, prompting him to shout, "What's wrong with you, man?"
  • Strahan recoiled, then joked about "punch[ing] somebody in the face on national TV" before continuing the show.
  • Jay Glazer cautioned on-air, "That's how you get someone hurt out here!" underscoring safety concerns with surprise stunts.
  • Charissa Thompson later apologized in an Instagram comment, writing, "Sorry, Stray! Thanks for being a good sport."
  • Fox shared the clip on its NFL accounts, drawing reactions from players and fans—including Aaron Donald—and spurring speculation about the prankster, whom coverage describes as possibly a producer.