Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes: The Calmed Down Situation After Their Workplace Affair
Following the revelation of a workplace affair between former GMA3 co-hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, the situation has now calmed down. The two anchors are currently seeking new job opportunities while Eve Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan have taken over their roles at ABC News. A public relations expert from GoUp, Edward Coram-James, believes that the negative press resulted from the media company mishandling the situation and launching an internal investigation. He argues that affairs are common in society, and the controversy might not have been as severe had the network handled it differently.
Despite varying opinions on these arguments, the affair did impact Good Morning America and ABC News as a whole. In December, the head of ABC News, Kim Godwin, addressed the matter, acknowledging that the continued coverage was distracting from their important work. The internal investigation concluded in January, with Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes leaving their positions, and they have been looking for new opportunities since then. Some sources claim they have faced challenges in finding new jobs, but Edward Coram-James remains optimistic about their prospects.
The extent to which ABC News is responsible for the fallout from the affair remains open to interpretation. While some believe the network’s decisions may have exacerbated the situation, the level of attention garnered may have been inevitable regardless of their actions.