Not holding again. As a former ABC worker, Chris Harrison shared his ideas on the scandal surrounding Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes — and provided to share his lawyer’s contact information in the event that they want it.
“I have a lot of strong opinions about this. This is personal,” the previous Bachelor host, 51, stated throughout an episode of “The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever” that debuted on Monday, January 16. “A report came out that Amy and T.J. had been let go and that they have lawyered up. And to that I say, ‘Good for you guys. Good for you.’”
Earlier this month, a number of sources confirmed to Us Weekly that Robach, 49, and Holmes, 45, are usually not anticipated to return to GMA3: What You Need to Know after information of their affair broke final 12 months. “Amy and T.J are out, a decision has been made,” an insider stated of the newscasters. “The network is negotiating with them on their exit deals and an announcement.”
ABC has not given the general public an replace on the duo’s standing on the community, however the pair had been pulled from the air in early December 2022. Their roles have since been taken on by non permanent hosts who be aware that they’re “filling in” for Holmes and Robach, whose names are nonetheless featured within the opening credit of GMA3.
Harrison, for his half, hinted that he doesn’t suppose a consensual relationship between “equal” coworkers deserves termination.
“I’ve been in this business for a long time. You sign these contracts, there are morality clauses in there,” he defined. “Is it morally reprehensible to fall in love? Because that’s what they’ve done. That is the crime that they are being punished for, is falling in love. And is it morally reprehensible? Is it against the law to fall in love with someone at work that is equal to you? They’re on level footing, they were cohosts. Is it illegal or wrong to fall in love with someone equal to you and to follow those feelings?”
Robach and Holmes haven’t publicly commented on their relationship standing, however the pair had been first noticed getting cozy outdoors of labor in November 2022 whereas married to different individuals. The 20/20 coanchor tied the knot with Andrew Shue in 2010. That similar 12 months, Holmes wed Marilee Fiebig, with whom he shares daughter Sabine, 10. Last month, Holmes and Fiebig filed for divorce.
Harrison hinted that his personal previous with ABC mirrored Robach and Holmes’ scenario. The Perfect Letter writer quickly stepped down in February 2021 following his obvious protection of Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, who made headlines for racially insensitive photographs from her previous. Four months later, the community confirmed that Harrison wouldn’t be coming again.
“Man, do I have strong feelings about this,” the Texas native stated on Monday. “First of all, very sympathetic and empathetic, understanding really what they’re going through. And I’m not talking about morally. … [The] irony is not lost on me that they are going through the exact same thing, and then the headlines come out that they have both lawyered up and they are both fighting this. And to that I say, ‘*Good on you, good on you. You guys go.’”
Harrison inspired the journalists to “fight the good fight,” noting that he has an “amazing lawyer” he can advocate. “He kind of knows the opponent, so let me know if you guys need anything,” the previous recreation present host quipped. “Amy and T.J., I’m here for you.”
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