‘GMA3’ Returns After T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach’s Official Exit With No Mention of Former Hosts
30.01.2023 - 22:15
/ usmagazine.com
Business as usual. GMA3: What You Need to Know returned for the first time since Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes officially exited the morning show — and there was no mention of the former cohosts.
After a brief rundown of the news stories that would follow on the Monday, January 30, episode, a voiceover introduced the show with the line, “Now from Times Square, here’s what you need to know.”
The prerecorded intro previously said the hour would be hosted by Robach, 49, and Holmes, 45, even though they have been absent from the news desk since early December 2022. The new intro didn’t include the names of the current hosts, DeMarco Morgan, Rhiannon Ally and Dr. Jennifer Ashton.
“Hi, good afternoon, everyone, and happy Monday to you,” Morgan, 44, began after the intro ended. “Somebody’s Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl.”
Ally, 42, then quipped, “Who, me? It’s a good day to be a Chiefs fan.” The Missouri native added that the team’s win was “extra special” because it coincided with her son’s 9th birthday. “He was very excited,” she told Morgan and Ashton, 53.
After more small talk about the Super Bowl, the trio then moved on to a more serious discussion about whether teens should be using social media.
ABC confirmed on Friday, January 27, that Robach and Holmes will not return to GMA3 after news of their relationship broke in November 2022. “After several productive conversations with Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, about different options, we all agreed it’s best for everyone that they move on from ABC News,” the network told Variety in a statement. “We recognize their talent and commitment over the years and are thankful for their contributions.”
Two weeks earlier, Us Weekly exclusively confirmed that the cohosts were