ABC CEO has decided to withdraw Good Morning America server TJ Holmes and Amy Robach from the show’s third hour “indefinitely” after news of their romantic relationship hit the headlines last week.
The scandal broke out when photos taken by a private detective surfaced in Daily mail on Wednesday, showing the newlyweds reveling in a romantic getaway in upstate New York. They are said to have split from their partners in August after an affair that is said to have lasted months and since then it has been confirmed that Robach is in the middle of a divorce are from Location Melrose Actor Andrew Shue.
Viewers were surprised last week when the couple resumed their roles at GMA3 table on Thursday without replying about the scandal, instead of giggling when they bake holiday cookies together.
But the topic became the focus of an ABC News editorial call on Monday, with Network President Kim Godwin reportedly calling their relationship an “internal and external distraction.” , follow TMZ.
“And so I’d say that while that relationship doesn’t violate company policy, I’ve actually spent the past few days thinking and working through what I think is best for the organization. ABC News,” Godwin said, following the outlet.
“This is something I won’t say, we won’t talk about this call until there’s a lot to talk about. I’m asking us to stop whispering in the hallways,” she added. “You know, we can’t operate with rumours, speculations and rumours. We need to focus on work.”
Holmes and Robach were co-hosts of GMA3 as of fall 2020.
Meanwhile, the couple has barely said anything about their relationship, with Robach only giving a brief comment on the scandal. I received a lot of support, she told American sun. “And, you know, I appreciate everything, and I’m happy to go to work.”
Sources at the company admitted to being surprised by the timing of the public reveal as the couple had been openly romantically involved for weeks, according to reports. Page Six.
ABC National correspondent Stephanie Ramos and Transportation Correspondent Gio Benitez are being tapped to temporarily fill their shoes, according to Daily mail.
