JUST IN: Amy Robach and TJ Holmes Out at ABC News After Romance Made Public
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Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, the former hosts of GMA3 whose stature at ABC News was imperiled after reports of their romance exploded in the tabloids, are out at ABC News.
“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,” ABC News said in a statement obtained by Mediaite. “We recognize their talent and commitment over the years and are thankful for their contributions.”
ABC News chief Kim Godwin’s internal memo announcing departure of Amy Robach and TJ Holmes pic.twitter.com/aVPcZbov5w
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The GMA3 hosts, who have been off the air since December, had a mediation session with ABC News on Thursday that TMZ described as “extremely contentious.”
In the immediate aftermath of tabloid reports of their romantic relationship, ABC insiders signaled that Holmes and Robach would not be disciplined and they returned to the air. Days later, however, they were benched by ABC News president Kim Godwin, who labeled the romance a “distraction” for viewers.
They remained benched, weeks later, with a revolving set of hosts filling in on GMA3.
TMZ reported last week that Robach and Holmes hired lawyers amid increasing tensions with the network. The pair were, according to the tabloid, “confused and frustrated” by the mixed messages.
This post has been updated with news of the departure of Robach and Holmes.
