Janai Norman Confirms ‘GMA Weekend’ Exit: ‘I’m Sorry, I Feel You, and Thank You’
What To Know
- Janai Norman confirmed her departure from Good Morning America Weekend after ABC chose not to renew her contract, expressing sadness that she couldn’t say goodbye to viewers on air.
- Norman reflected positively on having more time with her three young children and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans and colleagues.
- Since joining GMA Weekend in July 2022, Norman was praised by viewers and peers for her warmth, humor, and professionalism as a co-anchor.
Instead of saying “Good Morning America” this weekend, former weekend anchor Janai Norman is saying goodbye.
Norman confirmed her exit from Good Morning America Weekend in a video message she posted on social media on Friday, April 3. A day earlier, the Status newsletter reported that ABC had chosen not to renew her contract.
And from what Norman said in her video on Friday, the worst part of the shakeup may be that she didn’t get to bid farewell to viewers.
“I hoped that we’d have more time, and it’s been hard on me that our time was cut short,” she said. “I have loved my job. It has been a joy to connect with my coworkers and with viewers, to help keep you informed and entertained, and to create this community. So it really breaks my heart that I don’t get to say goodbye. I’m so sorry that I don’t get to say goodbye — it would have been fun.”
With gratitude & love.
More in time ✨ pic.twitter.com/a12C2guzso
— Janai Norman (@janai) April 3, 2026
But Norman is already looking at the silver lining. “I have these three young kids, and I have worked weekends their whole lives, and so now, they get more of me, and that is worth everything,” she said. “So stay tuned, I’m sorry, I feel you, and thank you to every single one of you who has reached out with such kind and validating words. I have needed it, and I appreciate it.”
In her Instagram caption, Norman wrote, I’ve read every message. And [I] am deeply grateful for the love. More to come when the time is right.”
Norman joined GMA’s weekend edition in July 2022 following Dan Harris’ departure, and until this weekend, she’d been co-anchoring the morning show alongside Whit Johnson and Gio Benitez.
On X, fans are already ruing her exit. “This one hurts,” one user wrote. “@janai wasn’t just great at delivering the news — she brought personality, humor, and comfort in a way that’s so rare. She made me smile even on my worst days. She’ll be missed more than she knows!”
Another X user raved that Norman is “smart, funny, serious, and everything you want for a morning show anchor.”
But Kenneth Moton, who co-anchored World News Now and America This Morning with Norman, had a pep talk for his former colleague. “CONGRATULATIONS!” he wrote on X. “Proud of you @janai. [Love] the work you put in. And what you accomplished. You survived. You thrived. Can’t wait for this next chapter…because it’s going to be… [fire emoji].”
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L
I thought she was terrific at her job. Janai will be missed on weekends!
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S
Sad that ABC wouldn’t at least l her say goodbye on air. 👎🏻 I really liked her as an anchor and reporter. Hopefully she is able to move on to another network.
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B
I love Janai! She, Whitt and Gio had great chemistry. Why try to fix something that isn't broken? Big mistake ABC!
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G
Poor move by ABC….she was such a positive personality, something we need these days….been doubting GMA lately as well..Sam Champion doing sports, has no clue, couldn’t even pronounce Azzi Fudds correctly. Been an ABC fan for years, but starting to rethink.
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J
ABC made another poor choice of getting rid of a talented individual. Shane on you! Janai was great and increased ratings from the young, diverse and culturally informed. Poor decision ABC. Ughhhhhh
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T
Wow you have just let a fire child lose and she will regain her wings. It lets us know you did not value her however, you sent her to the world and we will take care of her. Your loss, Gods gain♥️♥️♥️♥️
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E
Looked forward to seeing her & hearing her contribution each time she was on air. She’s so relatable & a good fit with co anchors. She’s will be missed.
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D
Wow, ABC—it would have been nice to give Janai Norman the chance to say goodbye to her colleagues and viewers. She deserved that moment. Enjoy those precious moments with your babies—they grow up fast! I know they’ll be happy to see your bright, beautiful face every day ❤️Wishing her nothing but the best in what comes next!
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E
Why do you keep Michael and let Janai go. She makes less mistakes than him! She’s easier to listen to and follow. You had a good thing with Janai.
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G
I really enjoyed her and Dan Harris! I wish CBS morning s would scoop the two up! CBS needs more rotating anchors
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D
I love Janai. She is so genuine, smart, relatable and absolutely beautiful. The way that they executed her exit was terrible. She deserved more. I pray that this door closing is just God directing her to a better opportunity and direction.
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S
This is so sad! I loved seeing her on ABC. They should have at least allowed her to say goodbye on air. We need more of us represented on the news, and she was an amazing anchor and reporter. ABC needs to bring her back! 👎🏾
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S
Shame on Wabc to get rid of our favorite anchor on weekends Janai . I will not be watching it anymore. Call it what it is you FIRED her.
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D
I would much rather watch Janai than tired old Robin Roberts who’s hardly there anymore anyways. Janai had personality and spunk. Once again I think you have made a big mistake
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R
She is the reason why I watch gma weekend!!!
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You feel me?
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