‘GMA3’ co-anchors Amy Robach, TJ Holmes leave ABC News
Last month, ABCs Good morning America was thrown into disarray when it was revealed via paparazzi photos that longtime co-anchors Amy Robach and TJ Holmes were in a personal relationship – despite the on-air colleagues being married to other people.
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The co-hosts, who dropped anchor GMA3, an afternoon spin-off of the network’s popular morning show, were then temporarily suspended ABC news President Kim Godwin called their romance an “internal and external distraction” — though she clarified that the affair did not specifically violate any company policies.
Now that temporary hiatus has become a permanent decision as the network has announced that the pair will be leaving the network.
“After several productive conversations with Amy Robach and TJ Holmes, discussing various options, we all agreed that it is best for everyone that they move forward ABC news,” a ABC news a spokesperson said in a statement company statement. “We recognize their talent and dedication over the years and are grateful for their contributions.”
Godwin informed staff via an internal memo late Friday night.
“I know this has been a distraction for many of us, but let’s not forget all the great work that continues to make ABC News the No. 1 news network in America, and it’s because of you,” Godwin wrote. per CNN. “I want to thank you again for your patience and professionalism during this time.”
There is no immediate plan for who will replace the duo. There has been a rotating roster of gas tankers since they were taken off the air, including DeMarco Morgan, Rhiannon Ally, Gio Benitez, and Stephanie Ramos.
Robach was also a co-anchor for the popular research ABC program “20/20.” Her replacement there will be decided later this year, according to Godwin’s memo.
Shortly after news broke of their final departure, pictures surfaced of the now public couple holding hands and cuddling in Los Angeles.
On December 1, the day after the photos of the two were first made public, GMA3 saw a record 1.81 million viewers – an 11% increase over the three previous broadcasts’ average of 1.62 million viewers.
As of Monday morning, both Robach’s Twitter and Instagram bios still stated she worked for ABC.
Holmes deleted his accounts when news of the affair broke last month. They have not been reactivated.
