Michael Strahan & Rarely-Seen Ex-wife Captured Together in Video as Their Daughter Celebrates Milestone

TV host Michael Strahan and his ex-wife, Jean Muggli, recently shared a touching family reunion as their daughter, Isabella, completed her final round of chemotherapy, marking the end of her challenging journey following a medulloblastoma diagnosis, a type of brain tumor.

Isabella shared the joyous news with her followers in a YouTube vlog uploaded on June 15, 2024. She was seen lying on her hospital bed, expressing her relief and happiness at finishing her treatment. “Officially finished my chemo. Yay!” she exclaimed, wearing relaxed striped pink pajamas and a sleeping eye mask.

She acknowledged the long road to recovery ahead. “This is [a] long journey but [I] made it and now I have to recover and get back to my usual state which is going to take a long time but [I’m] done with treatments,” she said.

The celebration continued with visits from her loved ones. Michael and his girlfriend, Kayla Quick, wearing surgical masks, brought colorful balloons, including a unicorn. The TV anchor donned a blue shirt, and dark sunglasses, while Kayla wore a navy blue sweater.

Isabella’s twin sister, Sophia, also joined the celebration, sitting beside her sibling and waving at the camera. Isabella, dressed in an all-black outfit, shared she was set to participate in a “confetti parade” in the hospital lobby to commemorate her treatment’s completion.

In the hospital lobby, decorated with balloons, several nurses lined up on either side and joyfully greeted Isabella as she walked in their direction. They sang and showered her with pink confetti, enhancing the festive atmosphere.

Isabella’s family, including her mother, Jean, accompanied her, making the event even more special. Jean, wearing a pink and green floral dress, celebrated her daughter’s accomplishment with the rest of the family.

Seeing Isabella in good spirits, Jean, wearing a facemask, initially tossed some confetti into the air. Isabella walked over, and they shared a warm hug.

In another part of the hospital, some nurses with blue and gold pom-poms welcomed Isabella. Wearing a golden crown, Isabella approached a bell decorated with the sign, “Hooray for Isabella!”

“Ring this bell, three times well, it’s a toll to clearly say my treatment’s done, this course is run and I am on my way!” she read the accompanying phrase aloud before ringing the bell triumphantly as her family and nurses applauded.

Michael shared his pride on Instagram, posting a video of Isabella’s bell-ringing ceremony with the caption, “You continue to fight with a smile on your face, strength, and determination. I am one proud Dad! Love you, Bella ❤️❤️.”

The celebration continued with a family meal at a restaurant, where Isabella enjoyed plates of waffles, eggs, and bacon with her sister, father, and Kayla.

While Isabella shared a table with her father, Jean sat at another table with her companions, engaging in lively conversation over their meal.

Despite their tumultuous divorce in 2006, Isabella’s parents put aside their differences. Although seemingly distant, Jean and Michael came together to celebrate Isabella’s health milestone.

The divorce had been finalized after a lengthy court battle, with Jean seeking $14 million under their prenup. The trial highlighted financial disputes and personal conflicts, but both parties remained composed amid the legal drama. Several years after their divorce, Michael found new love with Kayla.

Although Michael rarely shares his relationship with Kayla publicly, their most notable moment together was at the TV presenter’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in January 2023.

From hospital reunions to embarking on new chapters in love and life, this rare gathering not only marked a significant milestone for Isabella but also highlighted the unity and support within the Strahan family despite past challenges.

Now that Isabella has finished her chemotherapy, she earlier reflected on her future and recalled how the treatment once caused her memory loss. She shared this update in another YouTube vlog last May.

In the video, she was seen lying on the couch, which featured her long nails. She reassured her fans that she was “doing good.” She added that she felt much better, slept for eighteen hours, was back home, and anticipated Sophia’s return to their place.

Additionally, she noted feeling bored but not experiencing much pain. However, she feared what life would be like after finishing the treatments.

“I’m kind of scared, like once I’m done, how am I gonna go back to normal life? Cause I feel like there’s always going to be another treatment or something I have to do, I don’t know… but that’s a later problem, and otherwise I’m doing good,” Isabella revealed.

The Sephora model also disclosed a side effect of her chemotherapy: memory loss. “In the hospital, I don’t remember Tuesday because I’m given this drug to protect my hearing, and just because I have a reaction to it, they give me Ativan. And for some reason, this happened last time too, I can’t remember a single thing about that day,” she recounted.

The video earned support from her followers, who offered words of encouragement and prayers. “Your fears are so vaild and typical for folks who have had cancer. Keep powering through, you got this [sic],” commented one netizen.

Another expressed confidence that Isabella can survive another challenge, stating, “You’ve got this Isabella, you are one STRONG WOMAN, Prayers and Blessings!!! [sic]”

Meanwhile, Michael shared an Instagram video featuring a happy Isabella, Sophia, and their pet dog. “These three are amazing but who is my favorite🤔? LOL❤️❤️,” he captioned the post.

The video showed the daughters and their dog participating in the viral “hands in” trend. Isabella looked delighted as she and Sophia successfully completed the fun activity, with their dog joining in by placing its paw after the twins gathered their hands in the center.

Additionally, Michael Strahan posted a photo of his children with their grandmother during a Mother’s Day celebration, where Isabella smiled brightly with her family.