Not holding again. As a former ABC worker, Chris Harrison shared his ideas on the scandal surrounding Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes — and supplied to share his lawyer’s contact data in the event that they want it.
“I’ve loads of robust opinions about this. That is private,” the previous Bachelor host, 51, stated throughout an episode of “The Most Dramatic Podcast Ever” that debuted on Monday, January 16. “A report got here out that Amy and T.J. had been let go and that they’ve 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 not expected to return to GMA3: What You Have to Know after information of their affair broke final yr. “Amy and T.J are out, a call has been made,” an insider stated of the newscasters. “The community is negotiating with them on their exit offers 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 notice 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 on this enterprise for a very long time. You signal these contracts, there are morality clauses in there,” he defined. “Is it morally reprehensible to fall in love? As a result of that’s what they’ve achieved. That’s the crime that they’re being punished for, is falling in love. And is it morally reprehensible? Is it towards the regulation to fall in love with somebody at work that is the same as you? They’re on degree footing, they had been cohosts. Is it unlawful or mistaken to fall in love with somebody equal to you and to comply with these emotions?”
Robach and Holmes haven’t publicly commented on their relationship standing, however the pair had been first noticed getting cozy exterior of labor in November 2022 whereas married to different individuals. The 20/20 coanchor tied the knot with Andrew Shue in 2010. That very same yr, Holmes wed Marilee Fiebig, with whom he shares daughter Sabine, 10. Final month, Holmes and Fiebig filed for divorce.
Harrison hinted that his personal previous with ABC mirrored Robach and Holmes’ state of affairs. The Excellent Letter writer temporarily stepped down in February 2021 following his apparent defense of Bachelor contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, who made headlines for racially insensitive images from her previous. 4 months later, the community confirmed that Harrison wouldn’t be coming back.
“Man, do I’ve robust emotions about this,” the Texas native stated on Monday. “Initially, very sympathetic and empathetic, understanding actually what they’re going by. And I’m not speaking about morally. … [The] irony shouldn’t be misplaced on me that they’re going by the very same factor, after which the headlines come out that they’ve each lawyered up and they’re each combating this. And to that I say, ‘*Good on you, good on you. You guys go.’”
Harrison inspired the journalists to “struggle the nice struggle,” noting that he has an “wonderful lawyer” he can advocate. “He sort of is aware of the opponent, so let me know for those who guys want something,” the previous sport present host quipped. “Amy and T.J., I’m right here for you.”
