American journalist and national TV personality TJ Holmes’ days at the ABC Network may be numbered, according to rumors that the news organization intends to move forward with DeMarco Morgan as his permanent replacement on “GMA 3.”
Holmes, along with her “Good Morning America 3” co-host, Amy Robach, were suspended from their on-air duties after reports surfaced that they had an affair.
The network has replaced the pair with Morgan and her co-host, Rhiannon Ally, in a “stand-in” capacity. It is now being reported that ABC is looking to replace Holmes with Morgan permanently.
Read on for more details.
TJ Holmes and Amy Robach may come out on ‘GMA3’
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Following reports that the pair were involved in an affair, they were dropped by ABC after the network’s president, Kim Godwin, decided that their romance had become too much of a “distraction” both internally and externally.
“GMA3” has seen various hosts since the couple was first removed and replaced with staff in “fill-in” capacities. follow Page Sixthe two may finally be dating just over a month after they were first allegedly dating.
A source for the news outlet said, “They haven’t finalized it yet, but I don’t expect TJ to be on the air anymore.” The insider added, “They want Amy to stay and be a part of things there, but maybe not on ‘GMA3.’”
Demarco Morgan and Rhiannon Ally are filling in for Robach and Holmes on the primetime program.
ABC Lines Up DeMarco Morgan To Replace TJ Holmes
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Holmes’ tenure at the prestigious news network may be coming to an end as Morgan is reportedly ABC’s desired long-term replacement at “GMA3.”
Morgan has been working in a “stand-in” capacity for Holmes, and TV insiders have speculated that he will replace the scandal-hit newswriter permanently after ABC finally fires him.
Per Page Six, sources claim that ABC “loves the job that Morgan is doing,” and that everyone “thinks he’s really great.”
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Along with “GMA3” executive producer Cat McKenzie and several ABC News employees, including Sade Baderinwa and Kemberly Richardson, Morgan was spotted at a media mixer at Plug Uglies, an Irish bar in New York’s Gramercy Park neighborhood.
A source told the publication that many people praised her, and she seemed very happy, adding that “she was the first to arrive and one of the last to leave.”
Another source with inside information on the situation told the news outlet that “nothing is certain right now,” but that it’s “highly unlikely” Holmes and Robach will return.
TJ Holmes May Be More Influential
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ABC News suspended Robach and Holmes from hosting as they reportedly underwent a review and investigation into their relationship, but Holmes may have been more affected.
As the review dragged on, it was revealed that Holmes had affairs with several women at ABC.
According to Page Six, in addition to her romance with Robach, Holmes reportedly had an affair with former “GMA” producer Natasha Singh for three years and also had affairs with other staffers.
However, Holmes is confident he will be released once the review is over and done with.
“Of course, he took it [the review] serious, but he is confident that he has not done anything wrong that will cause him to lose his job,” the source said Page Six.
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Another source told the outlet that the reason the review appears to be taking so long is that ABC is “extremely cautious” after news of Holmes’ other workplace affairs came to light following her affair with Robach.
“They want to make sure no more women come out,” the insider added.
The ABC is reportedly under pressure to conclude its investigation and move on to the next step.
The News Anchors Prepare For Legal Battle With ABC
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If Holmes and Robach are fired or forced out of their top positions, ABC could be in trouble because the pair have hired top lawyers in case they need them.
Sources disclosed to TMZ that Robach and Holmes have become upset that the network has not explained why it removed them over the past month.
The pair were “confused” and “frustrated” as to why the ABC initially said there would be no disciplinary action but later reversed their decision.
Robach has hired Andrew Brettler, one of the best civil lawyers in Hollywood, and Holmes has become a lawyer with Eric George, a legal powerhouse that has handled many celebrity cases.
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