T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are poised to depart GMA3 : What You Need To Know , after the two anchors were taken off the air following public revelations of a romantic relationship between the two news figures. Last month, ABC News President Kim Godwin told staffers that Holmes and Robach were being taken off the air pending an internal investigation. A contentious mediation session was held on Thursday, with the result being that they would be departing, a source said. An official announcement has not yet been made. The final details are still being worked out on their exit, but was expected soon, according to a source familiar with the plans. TMZ first reported on their departure. Godwin had told staffers that the relationship between the two anchors had become an “internal and external distraction” in deciding to pull them off the air, as their relationship had been the subject of tabloid headlines. The show has featured fill-in hosts since then. Holmes and … [Read more...] about T.J. Holmes And Amy Robach Poised To Exit ‘GMA3’
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Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes Remain Off Air From ‘GMA3’ As Network Conducts Internal Review — Update
UPDATE: Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes remain off the air as the network conducts an internal review of the situation following the revelation of a romantic relationship between the two news figures. ABC News President Kim Godwin confirmed in a memo the network was conducting an internal review as they remain off the air, according to a source. CNN first reported on the memo. Last week, Godwin told staffers that the relationship between the two anchors had become an “internal and external distraction” in deciding to pull them off the air. Godwin said on the staff call last week that “I want to say that while the relationship is not a violation of company policy, I really have taken the last few days to think about and work through what I think is best for the ABC News organization.” But later in the week, Semafor reported that an internal review was being conducted. Robach and Holmes have not commented. Although the relationship may not violate company policy, … [Read more...] about Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes Remain Off Air From ‘GMA3’ As Network Conducts Internal Review — Update
‘GMA3’ Removes T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach From Show Intro
Getty ABC is wasting no time in moving on from T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach ... dropping their names from the show they anchored together before their romance sparked their exit. 'GMA3' had a noticeably different intro for Monday's episode, with the announcer saying ... "Now from Times Square, here's what you need to know." ABC When T.J. and Amy were anchoring the daily news program, before their romantic relationship changed the game, the show intro used to go like this ... "Now from Times Square, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes with what you need to know." Backgrid TMZ broke the story ... T.J. and Amy officially left ABC Friday, signing exit agreements with the network following an "extremely contentious" mediation. Both leave with compensation packages. ABC T.J. and Amy had been off the air since Dec. 2 , sidelined while ABC investigated their relationship, but their names remained part of the 'GMA3' … [Read more...] about ‘GMA3’ Removes T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach From Show Intro
ABC Not Looking for T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach Replacements
TMZ/Getty Composite ABC does not yet have eyes on potential replacements for T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach , despite speculation the 'GMA3' anchors are on the way out ... TMZ has learned. Sources at the network tell us the main focus for honchos is still completing a full investigation into whether or not T.J. and Amy's relationship violated company protocols. They're also looking into additional reports of affairs Holmes might have had while employed at 'GMA' -- including one with an intern -- and any potential issues there. While some reports have speculated DeMarco Morgan -- who has been at the 'GMA 3' desk during T.J. and Amy's leave -- has already been tapped to fill Holmes' spot permanently, our network sources say that just isn't the case, and he isn't currently being "tested" to take over the position. The same is true for Rhiannon Ally , Gio Benitez and Stephanie Ramos -- who have all covered the show's anchor desk in Amy … [Read more...] about ABC Not Looking for T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach Replacements
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach Out at ABC, One Source Calls Exit ‘Witch Hunt’
TMZ.com T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are both out at ABC ... TMZ has learned. Sources connected to the network tell us, after a marathon mediation session Thursday, ABC and the 2 'GMA3' anchors have severed ties, and both will receive payouts per their contracts. We're told the mediation was "extremely contentious," with ABC reps accusing both Amy and T.J. of various forms of misconduct, which one source characterized as "a witch hunt." We're told one of the accusations is that Amy had liquor in her dressing room, which the ABC folks said was a violation of policy. One source called the accusation "ridiculous," noting some of the bottles were sent from top ABC News execs. The source said those execs sent other on-air talent liquor as well, so this just looked like a way to justify getting rid of her. We're told another accusation was that Amy went to the College Football National Championship game a year ago, and came to work the next day drunk. One … [Read more...] about T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach Out at ABC, One Source Calls Exit ‘Witch Hunt’
ABC Honchos Inform Staffers of T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach’s Exit
Getty Composite T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are officially out at ABC, as we first told you, and now, the network has filled in its entire staff on the decision to let them go. In a company-wide email sent Friday and obtained by TMZ, ABC News President Kim Godwin told staffers, "I want to share with you that we've reached a decision about T.J. and Amy." It then includes the statement the network sent wide minutes later, "After several productive conversations with Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes about different options, we all agreed it's best for everyone that they move on from ABC News. We recognize their talent and commitment over the years and are thankful for their contributions." Backgrid Godwin informs employees that a decision as to who will co-anchor "GMA3" and "20/20" will come at a later date. She concludes by saying, "I know that this has been a distraction for so many of us, but let's not forget all the great work that … [Read more...] about ABC Honchos Inform Staffers of T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach’s Exit