Michael Strahan bemused after being told he ‘needs his beauty sleep’ by newest Fox NFL Sunday star | HO

The former New York Giants star was forced to defend himself on the show

MICHAEL STRAHAN was left amused and slightly baffled after a playful dig was aimed his way on FOX NFL Sunday.

The moment came during a light-hearted trivia battle between Tom Brady and Drew Brees.

Michael Strahan jumped in to correct the statemnet that he was the one always late to the show because he needed his beauty sleepCredit: X @NFLonFOX

Drew Brees was on the show trading guesses with Tom BradyCredit: X @NFLonFOX

Brady kept laughing through out the showCredit: X @NFLonFOX

The duo were asked questions like “when was Fox NFL Sunday founded?” and “what number does the Fox Sports robot Cletus wear?”

As the two quarterbacks traded guesses, Strahan found himself dragged unexpectedly into the fun.

“Here at the studio, Terry, Howie, Michael, which one is always the last one to show up to work?” Kurt Menefee asked.

Brees guessed Strahan, which sparked a debate on set.

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The NFL on FOX account posted the clip on X with the caption claiming Strahan “needs his beauty sleep.”

The line sparked laughter across the studio, with Strahan forced to defend himself.

He glanced around as if trying to figure out how he became the punchline before saying he’s always ‘on time’ but just didn’t waste time by getting there earlier than needed.

Viewers loved his reaction and immediately filled the comments with jokes of their own.

One NFL fan wrote that Strahan “looks better than all of us without even sleeping.”

Another joked that the former Giants star “hasn’t slept since the Super Bowl days and still looks fresh.”

Some fans joined in on the teasing, saying he did look like he “could use a nap after that segment.”

Others jumped to his defence, insisting Strahan’s energy proves he’s nowhere near tired.

One user wrote: “Leave him alone, he’s earned every hour of rest he gets.”

Another added: “To be fair to him we all could do with extra hours of sleep.”

Strahan took the whole thing in stride but was keen to set the records straight.

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