Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes‘ destiny at GMA3 has been sealed!
As Perezcious readers have been following, the co-hosts had been caught getting very cozy with one another again in November — whereas they had been nonetheless married to their respective companions, Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig. Not solely has the affair scandal ruined their marriages, as each Amy and T.J. are going via divorces, however the two had been additionally benched from their daytime present as ABC executives investigated whether or not they violated any insurance policies.
Ever since they had been taken off the air, everybody has been questioning: Will Amy and T.J. be saying goodbye to their gigs at Good Morning America for good? There have been a variety of back-and-forth experiences in regards to the matter. It appeared fairly clear they wouldn’t be returning to their jobs at first. But most lately, People reported that the ABC executives had no clue what to do since they seemingly had been unable to fireplace the pair regardless of higher-ups’ needs, so that they’ve been struggling to “figure out what degree of punishment is appropriate” as a substitute.
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But all that modified after mediation went south this week! Because it has been revealed Amy and T.J. WILL be leaving ABC and GMA3! According to Page Six on Friday, a supply with data of the talks at ABC this week stated the hosts are getting axed from the community:
“They have not finished mediation — but, yes, that will be conclusion.”
While Page Six claims the journalists haven’t signed something but, an exit settlement is being made, and it’ll occur very quickly. Insiders near ABC advised TMZ the community and anchors determined to half methods after going via some “extremely contentious” mediation talks. Amy and T.J. reportedly will get contract payouts — ABC might not have been capable of merely “fire” them, however they will spend massive bucks to purchase out their contracts. Oof.
But simply getting paid may not be sufficient for these two! A Page Six supply stated of the exit deal:
“Unless ABC reaches a satisfactory departure agreement with both Amy and T.J., they would both be looking at filing lawsuits against the network.”
The lovebirds already lawyered up, so that they don’t plan on taking place with out a struggle in the event that they don’t get their means!
News of their exit almost certainly gained’t stun anybody, at the very least with regards to T.J. Since the affair scandal broke, he’s additionally been accused of terrorizing the manufacturing workers and finishing up different affairs with different workers, together with a younger intern. But ABC eliminating Amy, who reportedly was “blindsided” by his different office affairs, however? That resolution may need some individuals scratching their heads. However, it seems just like the execs additionally uncovered one thing about her…
A supply shared with TMZ on Friday that the co-anchors had been BOTH accused of “various forms of misconduct” throughout their mediation session. The accusations being thrown round included that alcohol was found in Amy’s dressing room at one level, which ABC famous was a coverage violation. Coming to her protection, although, an insider advised the outlet that the declare was “ridiculous” because the bottles had been a present from prime executives at ABC News, and so they despatched the liquor to different on-air skills too. Amy was then accused of coming to work “drunk” after attending the College Football National Championship final yr, however as soon as once more a supply stated the allegation was “insane” and argued that she was simply drained. In reality, the supply known as the entire thing “a witch hunt” for an excuse to do away with her. We guess they figured these two are a package deal deal now.
As for any precise wrongdoing? Well, TMZ did report that it was decided within the investigation that Amy and T.J. didn’t deal with their relationship appropriately by by no means telling ABC execs of it. They additionally stated their “behavior on set” was “uncomfortable” to workers members. Like… being tremendous flirty? Or one thing extra??
We’ll should see what occurs subsequent — particularly if Amy and T.J. determine to file a lawsuit over their firing! Are you shocked or upset that ABC allow them to go? Sound OFF within the feedback beneath!
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