A few hours after news broke that ‘GMA3’ hosts TJ Holmes and Amy Robach have been taken off air due to their affair, TMZ is now reporting that the decision has nothing to do with the alleged workplace affair.
According to the report by TMZ, TJ Holmes and Amy Robach were noticeably absent Monday morning, less than a week after news of their romance was made public. Network sources revealed to TMZ on Thursday that the two would not face disciplinary action for their relationship, as it was both consensual and they held similar titles on the show.
However, DailyMail published a story Friday alleging Holmes had an affair years ago with ‘GMA’ producer Natasha Singh, and many felt it was part of the reason he and Amy got yanked this week, TMZ reports.
TMZ reported also stated that they spoke with several sources connected to ABC who maintain the alleged affair with Singh had nothing to do with TJ Holmes and Amy Robach absence Monday, adding no ABC rules were violated.
According to the report by TMZ, sources echoed what ABC News President Kim Godwin said on an editorial call Monday, the decision to pull Amy and T.J. was to calm the “internal and external distraction” their relationship has caused.
TJ Holmes and Amy Robach love their jobs and have been in open communication with ABC over the last few days, hoping the whole thing blows over soon.