A lighthearted TikTok dance challenge took a dramatic turn on Good Morning America when co-host Michael Strahan suddenly fell to the ground—sparking momentary panic both in the studio and online.

GMA's Ginger Zee and Sam Champion attempting the dance move

The segment began with meteorologists Sam Champion and Ginger Zee attempting a viral Dancing With the Stars-inspired lift, popularized on TikTok by pro dancer Whitney Carson and former NFL star Danny Amendola.

The clip, shared on GMA’s Instagram, showed Sam and Ginger giving the tricky move a try. Sam, 63, opened the attempt with a smile and a warning:

“We need a doctor on standby!”

“Danny and Whitney call it Operation Archer,” he explained. “Since Ginger and I both competed on Dancing With the Stars, we’re game to try it… again.”

The screen then flashed “30 minutes earlier,” showing three hilarious failed practice attempts. In their first real try, Sam managed to lift Ginger off the ground—only for her to lose balance and crash back down. They tried again, but this time, Sam unintentionally dragged her across the floor, sending the set into laughter.

Michael Strahan could then be seen jumping in to replace Ginger Zee in the dance

Watching nearby, Michael Strahan, 52, couldn’t resist getting involved. At first, he playfully declined:

“Michael is NOT doing that!”

But when Ginger joked, “We need a week,” Michael threw himself onto the floor and shouted:

“Alright, forget it, Sam—let’s go!”

The studio erupted with laughter as Michael flailed on the floor, legs in the air in a mock attempt at the lift. For a split second, it looked like something had gone wrong—prompting co-hosts and even fans online to shout, “Michael, are you okay?”

The dramatic moment turned out to be pure comedy, but the video instantly went viral.

The official Instagram caption read:

“They were SO CLOSE!!! You guys will get it next time, don’t worry.”

Ginger Zee added in the comments:

“We need a few more attempts—I swear we can do this!”

Fans were loving every second of the chaos.

One wrote:

“I’M SCREAMING!!! 😂😂😂”

Another joked:

“Sam just dragging her across the floor? TOO FUNNY.”

A third viewer added:

“This was BEYOND hilarious. I need this kind of energy every morning.”

And one fan summed it up best:

“At least the floor got a good polish! 😂 Great effort, team.”

Sam Champion and Ginger Zee failing to execute the dance move

Their DWTS Background

Both Ginger and Sam are no strangers to the ballroom. Sam competed in 2022 with pro partner Cheryl Burke, but their journey ended in Week 4.

Ginger, however, danced her way to the Top 3 during the 2019 season with partner Val Chmerkovskiy.

Though their GMA duties usually involve weather forecasts, the two meteorologists proved they’re always game for a good challenge—even if it ends in giggles and bruised egos.

Michael Strahan, who co-hosts Good Morning America alongside Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, didn’t compete on Dancing With the Stars—but clearly brought the showmanship anyway.

The Trend That Sparked It All

The now-viral leg lift has taken TikTok by storm, thanks to Whitney Carson and Danny Amendola. The dancing duo encouraged fans earlier this week to try it for themselves, saying they were “loving all the videos” fans were sharing in response.

And while Ginger, Sam, and Michael’s version may not have gone perfectly… it definitely won the internet.