Things aren’t trying good for T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach – a minimum of in relation to their futures with Good Morning America!
By now you’ve almost definitely heard that the 2 co-anchors’ months-long relationship got here to gentle this month when movies and photos dropped of them getting cozy collectively — whereas they nonetheless had been married. The actual timeline of their romance is unclear, however sources insist the 2 didn’t grow to be romantically concerned till they broke up with their respective companions, Marilee Fiebig and Andrew Shue.
However, that may not essentially be the case! Page Six beforehand reported that T.J.’s spouse was “blindsided” by the information as they had been attempting to work issues out. Meanwhile, one other supply claimed to Entertainment Tonight that she began questioning the 45-year-old journalist’s friendship with Amy whereas on trip within the Bahamas for his birthday:
“They had already been through so much trying to fix their marriage after his affair with the former GMA producer and then she saw a birthday card from Amy that was way too familiar.”
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It’s been a messy scenario, to say the least, particularly now that studies have come out about T.J. additionally having an affair with married GMA producer Natasha Singh and one other girl from the community up to now. Beyond that, ever for the reason that pair had been taken off the air this week, in addition they haven’t been seen collectively once more – main many to marvel if issues are nonetheless strong between them. Fortunately, an insider has come ahead to present an replace on Amy and T.J.’s relationship to ET. They stated that the twosome “are definitely together right now,” however are protecting “a low profile” in the meanwhile:
“Both T.J. and Amy are trying to keep a low profile and let the dust settle. It’s still unclear as to what, if any disciplinary action might be taken, but for now, both are laying low, and trying to move on with life.”
That could also be a bit exhausting to do since every little thing is up within the air proper now for them…
As we beforehand reported, an “internal investigation” was launched into T.J.’s affair with Natasha so as to decide whether or not he violated the connection clause of his contract concerning bosses and subordinates. ABC can also be trying into his and Amy’s relationship to see in the event that they’ve breached any insurance policies, like utilizing firm assets to romantically meet up or pressuring their co-workers to maintain their scenario a secret.
No extra updates have been made about these investigations at the moment, so for now, they’re suspended “indefinitely” with Stephanie Ramos and Gino Benitez taking up for them at GMA 3: What You Need to Know. However, it appears many workers members desperately wish to know what’s going to occur to the reporters’ positions on the community, particularly Robin Roberts. In reality, a supply spilled to Dailymail.com on Friday that the 62-year-old host is “furious” concerning the “messy” affair between Amy and T.J., as she instructed them to “knock it off” when she discovered. But greater than that, she finds that the scandal is “tainting the brand.” Ouch…
She reportedly has shared her considerations along with her bosses, and even complained to Disney concerning the response to the scenario. However, insiders instructed the outlet that the heads are in full turmoil about what to do with Amy and T.J. proper now, as they want to preserve her on the present. But in relation to T.J? Well, it seems like they’re leaning in the direction of firing him however fear concerning the backlash they’d face:
“There’s been all these stories about T.J. being a serial cheater with at least one other affair and hints that there are more. But how can they let him go and keep Amy? They love her and they don’t want to lose her. But imagine the possible backlash if they go down that path. Letting the black man go and keeping the white woman? It looks like the worst sort of double standard and would leave them wide open to allegations of racism.”
Another insider famous to the outlet that ABC News‘ President Kim Goodwin is feeling “hopeless” proper now as she can not work out the best way to proceed:
“She’s just busy making sure her best interests are covered and doesn’t seem to be able to come to any decision at all. She’s totally unavailable and mostly hiding in her office.”
Meanwhile, one supply then stated that execs are involved concerning the precedent it could set in the event that they fired Amy and T.J.:
“If Amy and T.J. are punished for their affair they’ll have to bring a prison bus to the studios to ship out all of the other couples who’re at it at ABC!”
A former ABC producer revealed that the newsroom was “a hotbed” for indiscretions, saying:
“I’ve honestly never worked anywhere like it.”
Even Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger met his spouse, Willow Bay, when he was the President of ABC whereas she was a GMA presenter! Plus, given the studies about T.J.’s alleged workplace affairs, the previous producer’s feedback don’t shock us!
We’ll need to see what occurs with T.J. and Amy’s careers at GMA. Reactions, Perezcious readers? Do you suppose they’ll be kicked off the present completely, or do you consider they’ll be again as soon as the mud settles with the scandal? Drop your ideas within the feedback under.
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