Michael Strahan, the unlikely candidate whose impressively replaced legendary Regis Philbin on ABC's Live!, is about to do some moonlighting.

The ex-New York Giants defensive standout is bringing his positive vibes to the network's morning centerpiece, Good Morning America, in an effort to keep ratings afloat with the recent defections of regulars Josh Elliott and Sam Champion.

Strahan, 42, will lend his services to GMA in the show's first hour, as well as continuing his duties alongside Kelly Ripa on Live!, insiders told the