T.J. HolmesandAmy Robachare stepping back fromGMA3for a bit.
During Monday’s episode of theGood Morning Americaspinoff, the series announcer announced the pair as well as Dr. Jennifer Ashton as usual. But temporary co-hosts Stephanie Ramos andGio Benitezwere seated at the desk beside Ashton.
Ramos then briefly addressed Holmes and Robach’s absence from the show.
“Welcome everybody to what you need to know on this Monday,” she said. “Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes have the day off.”
Benitez then added: “We are so glad you are here with us to begin this brand new week here onGMA3, and we are tracking so much.”
PEOPLE confirmed Monday that Ramos and Benitez willtemporarily step in for co-anchorsHolmes and Robach after their romance went public last week. Ramos is an ABC News correspondent who began her journalism career while serving in the U.S. military, while Benitez is also an ABC correspondent who mainly covers transportation.
Amy Robach and TJ Holmes.Dia Dipasupil/Getty
“Good Monday morning!See you on @abcgma3later this afternoon …. check your local listings for times,” Ramos shared an Instagram an hour before Monday’s broadcast.
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It’s unclear how long Ramos and Benitez will hold the positions for — and if/when Robach, 49, and Holmes, 45, will return.
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Last week, photos were released that showed Robach and Holmes on vacation in upstate New York. A few other shots featured them laughing together over drinks and holding hands. At the time the photos surfaced, neither Robach nor Holmes was believed to be separated from their spouse.
A different source previously told PEOPLE that both Robach and Holmes separated from their partners in August, striking up a romantic relationship thereafter. The duo has yet to confirm the end of their marriages, but Robach’s husband Andrew Shue hasdeleted all photos of Robachfrom his Instagram page.
An insider said Robach and Holmes’connection was no secretat ABC. “There were so many people internally that were unhappy about it. They were flirtatious,” the source shared.
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Robach responded, “Speak for yourself.”
“I am very excited about the weekend — and I’m sure everyone else is too,” she added. “We all love our Fridays around here. Some of us do, at least.”
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source: people.com
