Former “GMA3” Co-Hosts Amy Robach And T.J. Holmes Discuss Their Relationship And ABC News Exit
Former “GMA3” co-hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes have finally broken their silence about their romantic relationship and subsequent exit from ABC News. The couple discussed the intense year they’ve had during the first episode of their new podcast, “Amy & T.J.,” which premiered on Tuesday.
One year after news of their romantic relationship became the subject of a media frenzy, Robach and Holmes talked about their journey and the challenges they faced. They both insisted during the podcast that they were in the middle of divorcing their then-spouses when they were unknowingly photographed together.
Robach was married to actor Andrew Shue, and Holmes reached a divorce settlement with attorney Marilee Fiebig. Both have children from their previous marriages.
However, they admitted that they could have handled the way they began their new relationship better. They didn’t tell their children and families about their romance before the news went public, and Holmes even had yet to tell his mother about his impending divorce.
The podcast episode also revealed that their relationship evolved over the years, from being only co-workers to best friends for eight years before their romance began. They had planned to reveal their relationship to management at ABC in January, assuming their divorces would be finalized, but they were unexpectedly taken off the air in December 2022 and later announced their departure from the network in January.
Robach and Holmes also discussed the toll the media frenzy took on them, with Robach likening it to the year she was diagnosed with cancer. She spoke about the impact the scandal had on her mental health, and the couple also shared details about a difficult moment when Holmes was in a dark space and needed support.
While discussing their experience, Robach and Holmes expressed that speaking out about their relationship felt “cathartic” and “incredible.”
In recent months, both Robach and Holmes have celebrated their relationship on Instagram, sharing photos of each other.
In addition to their podcast, the former co-hosts have also been open about supporting mental health and providing resources for those in need.
The interview and insights Robach and Holmes shared provide a unique perspective on how the media frenzy affected their lives, and the couple’s openness about their experience may provide valuable lessons for others dealing with similar challenges.