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TJ Holmes and Amy Robach, anchors for the third hour of ABC’s flagship morning show Good Morning America, will be leaving ABC News, network president Kim Godwin announced in a note to staff Friday night.
“I know this has been a distraction for many of us, but let’s not forget all the amazing work that continues to make ABC News the number one news network in America. It’s all because of you. CNN According to: “Thank you again for your patience and professionalism during this time.”
Godwin said a decision will be made later on who will co-anchor ABC’s “GMA3” and “20/20” (which Robach co-anchored).
“After productive discussions with Amy Robach and TJ Holmes about various options, we all agreed that moving away from ABC News was in the best interest of everyone,” said an ABC News spokeswoman. said in a statement Friday evening. “We recognize their talent and dedication over the years and appreciate their contributions.”
The network has been in talks with Holmes and Roback this week about leaving, according to a person familiar with the matter, with talks entering the final stages on Friday.
“There are a lot of complaints about all aspects that could have been handled better,” the person said.
Their departure comes after Holmes and Roback went off the air last month. Daily email report It shows that the pair are clearly in a romantic relationship.
In a memo sent to network staff at the time, Godwin announced that the anchor would not air until the results of an internal review were available.
Godwin called the issue an “internal and external distraction” and requested staff not to “gossip” about the issue while at work.
Although the pair haven’t aired on ‘GMA3′, a rotating cast of hosts took Roback and Holmes’ place in the program.
