“Good Morning America” Producers Took T.J. Holmes And Amy Robach Off The Air Because Their Relationship Is A “Distraction”
It’s been a busy week for Good Morning America‘s T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach. First, the co-hosts were papped “getting cozy” on a horny getaway. Then, sources confirmed they were having an affair and had left their spouses for each other. After this scandalous revelation, T.J. and Amy returned to GMA and acted like everything was normal. Apparently, they weren’t ashamed. After all, if two consenting adults fall in love and there isn’t a power imbalance, then what’s the big — wait, this isn’t T.J.’s first affair? Whoops! Over the weekend, sources claimed T.J. had a 3-year affair with married GMA producer Natasha Singh. Insert that Marie Kondo “I love mess” gif. But guess who doesn’t love mess? The suits at ABC. This morning, 45-year-old T.J. and 49-year-old Amy were M.I.A. for GMA’s third hour. The replacement hosts, Stephanie Ramos and Gio Benitez, cheerfully explained that the cheaters had “the day off.” But insiders tell TMZ that ABC executives pulled T.J. and Amy off the air because their relationship is a “distraction.” Booo! Bring back the adulterers I’d never heard of before last week!
Apparently, ABC News president, Kim Goodwin, announced the network’s decision during an editorial call this morning. It basically comes down to the fact that the affair is an “internal and external distraction” (translation: “everyone’s gossiping about the talent fucking each other!”):
“And so, I want to say that while that relationship is not a violation of company policy, I have really taken the last few days to think about and work through what I think is best for the ABC News organization.”
She continued, “This is something I’m not going to talk, we’re not going to talk about on this call until there is more to be said. I’m asking that we stop the whispering in the hallways. You know, we can’t operate with gossip, and speculation and rumors. We need to stay focused on the work.”
Adding, “If you think there is something that management needs to know, you can always call HR or, as we’ve said, talk to a manager that you trust. If you think there is something that we need to know.”
It’s unclear how long Amy and T.J. will be kept off the show. For all we know, they could be back by tomorrow. Or next week. Or never! If replacement hosts Stephanie and Gio play their cards right and don’t fall madly in love, they could score themselves a big, fat promotion.
TMZ says T.J. and Amy were only told they wouldn’t be hosting today’s GMA this morning. Fuck you, ABC! These poor alleged philanderers probably forced themselves to go to bed at 6:00 PM last night. If you’d given them a little head’s up, they coulda stayed up late boning to White Lotus! What a waste.
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