Brace yourselves, ABC staff! A potential morning show meltdown is looming as estranged co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan prepare to share a workspace for the first time in nearly a decade. This surprising twist comes as ABC relocates "Good Morning America" from its Times Square studio to a brand-new facility in downtown Manhattan.

Starting this June, Ripa, who co-hosts "Live with Kelly and Mark" alongside her husband Mark Consuelos, will find herself mere feet away from Strahan's new set. Sources reveal that the new studios, both tucked away in the basement of the swanky Hudson Square headquarters, share a hallway and even an elevator, raising the stakes for uncomfortable encounters.

An insider candidly noted, "They will be so close he will be able to smell her perfume. The staff is on edge; these two haven't spoken since their fallout!" This rift was deepened when Strahan left "Live!" abruptly in 2016 to join the flagship morning show, leaving Ripa blindsided and furious after she was informed of the news only one hour before it went public.

In a display of her frustration, Ripa took a week off from work, prompting an apology from then-ABC News president Ben Sherwood to coax her back. While Ripa continues to reign in her time slot with over 2.3 million viewers, "GMA" is fighting hard to reclaim its morning crown, trading places with NBC's "Today" and narrowly trailing behind.

In preparation for this high-stakes reunion, ABC is reportedly establishing protocols to prevent the two from crossing paths, particularly since "GMA" airs before "Live!" Nevertheless, should their schedules align, a back-up plan is essential. One source confirmed, "Michael and Kelly tend to leave quickly after filming, but ABC is keeping an eye on this potential media circus."

Despite the swirling rumors, an ABC spokesperson quickly quashed any notions of tension, asserting that both Ripa and Strahan are consummate professionals ready to thrive in their state-of-the-art studios. However, this isn't just about Ripa and Strahan; staff members from "The View" are also feeling the heat by having to share their space with Tamron Hall's show, despite the building's luxe amenities.

Tune in as this drama unfolds, but remember, communication remains key between co-workers—especially when they have a complicated past! In a shocking revelation, we also hear that a source close to Strahan insists there's "no bad blood" and that he's moved on, yet whispers of Ripa's dissatisfaction and past grievances linger.

The clock is ticking for these two morning show titans as they brace for what could be the most talked-about reunion in daytime TV history!