ABC News chief calls their relationship a ‘distraction’ as photos and video show the two journalists, married to other people, holding hands.
Amid the revelation of an alleged romantic relationship, ABC is sidelining “GMA3” anchors Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes from the midday news program for the time being.
ABC News President Kim Godwin alerted the editorial staff to her decision Monday in a meeting.
“It’s become an internal and an external distraction, the relationship between two of our colleagues,” Godwin said, according to an employee on the call who was not authorized to share details publicly. “While the relationship is not a violation of company policies, I have taken the last few days to think through what I think is best for our organization. For now, I’m going to take Amy and T.