Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Won’t Return to ‘GMA’ Until After Investigation
Good Morning America co-anchors Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes won’t be returning to your television any time soon, at least until an internal investigation regarding their alleged affair is concluded.
According to an internal memo from ABC News president Kim Godwin, obtained by E! News, “I understand that the continuing coverage can be distracting from the incredibly important work our team does here at ABC News.”
She added, “It is my hope that we will continue to focus our energy on what we do best, and I want all of you to know how immensely proud I am of your hard work and professionalism.”
She also expressed that there would be a rotation of anchors at GMA3 for the time being. Robach and Holmes have been benched from GMA since December 5 after their relationship was made public when The Daily Mail posted photos of the two canoodling in a bar in upstate New York.
Banning the co-anchors may not be what’s best for ratings, because after news of their alleged affair broke, 1.81 million viewers watched GMA3: What You Need to Know. That’s an 11 percent increase from the average of 1.63 million viewers who tuned into GMA3’s prior three broadcasts.
However, after the co-anchors were replaced by Gio Benitez and Stephanie Ramos filling in viewership fell back down to 1.67 million, according to Nielsen data.
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This entire situation is so blown out of proportion it’s ridiculous! What matters most is: are they good at their jobs.
Judging by the ratings their audience enjoys their lighthearted chemistry along with Dr. Jennifer Ashton. GMA3 is very refreshing with this team
Especially after a few years of lockdown, Covid, rising prices , horrible economy, people getting shot and killed on the streets, every retail store filing for bankruptcy,
war in Ukraine. ABC & Disney would be making a huge mistake.
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You are right on the list of horrible stuff going on world wide …..this is seriously being blown out if proportion by tabloids that say and print what ever they want and it ruins people lives……shame on them. TJ and Amy both filed for divorce, they can date whomever they want. They aren’t “having an affair” and it appears they haven’t broken any GMA policies. By GMA not returning them to work they are adding to the tabloids making up more and more stuff. So stop the nonsense and let these two return to work where they belong.
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What is there to investigate? Absolutely blown out of proportion.
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Keep Amy and TJ. Good reporting. Personal life is none of our concern.
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Agree!!! Bring them back that’s their spouses issue to deal with! I like them both, what they do outside of work is their own business, their lives.
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i think it’s nobody’s business what two adults do outside of work.. I know many people who met at their jobs married an are still working in their jobs as now a married couple
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It would have been nice if they had each divorced their spouses before beginning the relationship.
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What they do n the privacy of their life is their business. The news media is making a mtn out of a mole hill! I will not be watching GMA 3, until they return!! Bring them back!
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So stupid to take them off the air. No one’s ever gonna watch that show again it is what it is because of TJ and Amy.
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I think it's been blown way out of proportion is no one's business but their own they're too consenting adults I believe people should mind their own business, if they are happy what's the fuss I just believe people should mind their own business
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They did a good job. Keep them on they made the show. Who cares that they had an affair it happens every day doesn’t affect their job.
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So stupid to take them off the air let them Combe back .
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Amy is the best thing that ever happened to ABC. Who cares what her personal business is?
I’m in my 80’s & this is not 1942! If she’s happy, I’m happy. Not watching GMA 3 any longer & may not watch other ABC shows.
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Their personal business has nothing to do with how they are on the show. I stopped watching it now that they are off.
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Enough already! Return them to the air - Disney is turning this into a “big deal”. This is life. Life is messy and people have affairs. They get divorced. By doing this you are losing two wonderful hosts for your show setting them up for a spectacular return to another news agency. If so, kiss your ratings for GMA3 goodbye.
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I would hazard to guess there is an abundance of “secrets” in the network. Are you going to get rid of everyone? This alleged investigation is ridiculous! What do you expect to find and do with that information? That is what reflects poorly on ABC a lot more than the private lives of its employees.
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I want tosee Amy and TJ BACK. It's nobody business what they do. Good for them finding happiness. It's not the same with out them.
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Way blown out of proportion. Love Amy and tj and they are grown adults it is no one's business what's going on in their personal lives. Get them back on air. You are going to lose lots of viewers for getting so involved. You can not control them and their feelings. It is not negatively affecting gma at all except the fact they r not there!!!
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Bring them back. They are two consenting adults and it is none of anybody’s business what they do. They didn’t break any rules of their contracts so what is the problem? It’s between them and their spouses.
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The energy TJ and Amy brought to the show kept me tuning back in. If they were both truly separated I don’t see how you can keep them off the air especially if you say they did not violate company policy.
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Bring Amy and TJ back! Period!
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I love the both of them, and I personally would like to see several others on that show pulled before you pull them. They are wonderful anchors and do a great job and should not be judged on what they do off the job. Some of the crew left to act stupid and report on crap that no one cares about should go first in my opinion, and I do not like any of the ones who have filled in. I tuned in everyday just to laugh at enjoy whatever was the headlines for the day because these two kept it interesting. I will not watch if they get pulled that’s for sure and most of the people my work place fill the same way!! Get them back soon please
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I won’t be watching What you need to know until Amy & TJ are back!
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I have watched GMA3 since it started and now without TJ and Amy With Dr. Jen it is so boring I can't believe it is still on the air. What a huge mistake. Please fix this quickly or get rid of the program.
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I think benching Amy and TJ was a big mistake also I won’t be tuning in anymore!!!!
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For crying out loud. Why is it such a big deal. They were great to watch. Please bring them back. What’s the crime! They made the show.
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Return my Amy and my TJ back to GMA 3 and also to Good Morning America. I miss them and they were perfect together.Please and Thank you.
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Please bring TJ and Amy back! It’s not the same without them!
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I think Amy and TJ should be able to return to the show. Their personal affairs is none of the public's business. The chemistry that they showed working together was phenomenal. Please return them to GMA 3.
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I will not be watching. I did watch every day but I’m not liking the new anchors at all TJ and Amy are grown. They have the best chemistry Good luck with GMA3. It sucks now. Mind your own business. Another channel will pick them up. They are that good. Your channel will not find anyone better 😂😂😂😂. Grow up. Ya’ll and Robin what’s her name are not perfect either.
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I think they need to return back to their jobs. I enjoyed watching both daily. I miss TJ’s smile and very happy personality! Someone must of been jealous and decided to blow this out of proportion! They need to mind their business!! Bring them back!
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Bring them back YES!
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I think it’s so UNFAIR! We have 2 great reporters that are on the chopping block for what reason. We let criminals out and give them chances but we are going to shut these two out. I will be looking for something else to watch. Sad because GMA WAS THE BEST.
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They absolutely should bring them back. They should’ve never taken them off. So what if they’re dating each other?
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I miss TJ and Amy. I'm learning to like NBC and CBS in the am after so many years. Others have done things that are not totally perfect and tilt the moral compass but because of their good work became another thing like this, today's news, tomorrow's old news. Guess GMA needed ratings but GMA3 has never done well until lately.
Couldn't wait to see TJ and Amy across the pond, they made it fun and now same with GMA3. GMA finally got it right but let tabloid crap ruin it. So for now watching Today show. Enough of the double standard and inability to be human except for GMAs chosen few.
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I think their personal life should be left alone they are two very professional people and we love to see them on TV if they let them go I hope the ratings go down that is the only reason I watch Good Morning America. People love them together ❤️
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Not that invested in news personalities……as long as i am reviewing accurate news info im good. Just sayin??
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Best part of the show, those 2. Their personal life has nothing to do with their outstanding job performance!!
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I think it was a Huge mistake to pull TJ Holmes & Amy Robach from GMA 3. They are consenting adults & instead of highlighting their romance the network made it distasteful & ugly. How disgusting? They should sue the network for defamation of character. How long does an investigation take? And what the Hell is the network investigating? Two people who care for each other & are in love. The network is truly ridiculous. Very disappointed by the network. Happy for TJ & Amy’s relationship.
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Are you kidding me?? Really?. This pales by comparison to what goes on today. Fine both of them and let’s get back to work!
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I think pulling T.J. and Amy off GMA was a huge mistake. They obviously have fantastic chemistry which should be great for your ratings. Marriages dissolve every day and it's no one else's business.
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The viewers will get over it. I think most people enjoy both of them. We ALL should stay out of their personal life. Now if they signed a contract with CBS not to "fraternize" then that is CBS business. Bring them Back.
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Keep Amy and TJ. I don't watch GMA3 anymore since they left, not the same.
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This has gone on to long. Either bring them back or get rid of them. I do not think they should be fired. Not for following in love.
Carol, from N.H.
ABC, do the write thing. The fans want them back together on the GMA3.
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Bring them back; so they fell in love annnnnd? You cannot help who you fall in love with...I wonder how many marriages have developed from a work environment. Who cares? They're both great on the eyes, smart, intelligent, good chemistry, witty, great anchors, stylish, beautiful smiles, etc., you're hurting GMA 3 by not having them there...who cares...so what's the issue with them falling in love, with all the other things that have come out on Good Morning America about current anchors (not mentioning what I thought was wrong); you don't see anything wrong with that (I could name a few things) , then nothing is wrong with Amy & T. J.'s relationship; I stopped watching Good Morning America & GMA 3...They are two grown adults, obviously their love for one another outweighed their current situation, happens every day. I am absolutely stunned that it has caused so much ruckus in their personal & professional lives. One door closes, 2 doors open!!!
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I want to see Amy and TJ. They did a good job. I also think it was a huge mistake to pull Amy and TJ.
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I liked the show with TJ and Amy. In a world where we are hearing about death, hate and destruction everyday they breathed some light into the day. No chemistry with the replacements. I stopped watching.
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Bring back amy and tj back I think they was go good
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I personally think… so what? If there wasn’t anything in their contract stating they can’t date… etc … co workers. I think they have great chemistry…. I won’t watch the show without them. Tooo boring.
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I think that ABCnews should bring Amy and TJ back! They did nothing wrong and the show is a bad excuse for a substitute with them gone. Bring 'em Back!!
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Take a hint from Morning Joe and fix this show or cancel it.
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I think it was a huge mistake to pull Amy and TJ. I used to watch GMA 3 every day at my lunch hour just to see them and Dr. Ashton because of the great chemistry and fun they brought to the show. It helped that they are all “friends”. It was fun to watch.
Without that chemistry it’s just another talk show…and a pretty boring one IMO.
Amy and TJ are adults and are being treated like bad children.I honestly didn’t even know about them until you pulled them off. Big mistake!
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Hey Amy is a beautiful woman I can’t blame TJ falling for her . They spend a lot time together sparks fly and things happen!
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Have not watched since they left!!! No interest at all! ABC … you lose
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I would like them. I like them both there add to the show will not watch until they are back
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I think there is something called integrity that you should maintain in your life and also being on TV. I feel sorry for both their spouses.
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I think 💬 ta not your business Two people found love so what I liked both of them it's a shame that they have to lose their job cause of it I will not watch gma news everythng
anymore you suck
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It's not your business, my business or anyone else's business what goes on in their personal life. It was not a distraction to the viewers clearly evident in the ratings increase. I have not watched since they were pulled off the air. I have switched to NBC News Daily. Bring them back and you'll gain another viewer. But clearly my opinion or the opinions of the rest of the viewers in this comment section matters. Shame On You.
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Agreed divorce is hard but happens! Don’t make spectacle of it by punishing two talented ppl who made GMA anchors you have kept of air. Its 21st century not 18000’s.
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I think it’s nobody’s business but their families. It’s ridiculous that they were taken off the air. What’s to investigate? They were both great on air and they should both be back on adap.
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I also think it's a mistake to let them go. I can tell the majority of people wants them back. So, just do it!
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You cannot put a cap on human emotions. They both found true happiness with each other and that is all what matters. I think the network is being to judgemental instead of allowing both of them to be fulfilled and fruitful with the choices they made.
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I don’t care what they do in their personal lives. They are not doing anything illegal so let them work. They are good at their jobs.