‘Good Morning America’ ​Alums Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes’ Relationship: Dating Timeline and Updates

Marathon Pals! 

The pals trained for a half-marathon together, which Amy opened up about to Page Six in March 2022.

“I’m not sure we technically decided to run together,” Amy admitted to the outlet. “I pretty much announced to everyone that T.J. was going to run the half-marathon with me, and then publicly pressured him to join … and it worked!”

T.J. jokingly chimed in at the time that he was “still trying to figure out why [he was] running in this race.”

Fan Speculation 

Amy and T.J. attended the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in June. After sharing a photo with T.J. via her Instagram that month, a few fans pointed out how close the friends had become.

“Both are married,” one person commented under her now-deactivated June 1 post, adding, “Amy is a little too flirty with TJ.”

Friendly Jokes

In July, ABC viewers laughed along with Amy who joked about her cohost’s brief absence from the show while she sent him multiple text messages that read, “Show went great today.”

Dating Rumors 

Daily Mail reported that the couple were spotted at a bar together on November 10. In one of the photos published by the outlet, Amy appeared to be laughing next to T.J.

Is That PDA? 

On November 13, T.J. was seen placing his hand on Amy’s derriere while they prepared to get into a car in New York, according to a photo published by the Daily Mail.

More Outings Together

T.J. was spotted meeting up with his GMA costar on November 17 outside of New York University’s Langone Medical Center, per the Daily Mail.

Amy and Andrew Sell Home

On November 18, Amy and her estranged husband sold their New York City apartment for $5.2 million, In Touch confirmed. Their spacious pad was over 2,000 square feet, consisting of three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Holding Hands! 

Toward the end of November, Amy and T.J. were seen stepping out together again in New York, even holding hands while they got into an Uber, according to photos published by the Daily Mail.

Going Private

Amy deactivated her Instagram account on November 30 amid the romance speculation.

Getting Serious

Amy and T.J.’s relationship was “very serious” though it was “way too soon” to talk moving in together, a source exclusively told In Touch on December 1, 2021.
“They’re not talking marriage of course, but they’re very into each other and plan to be exclusive,” the insider added. “It was a friendship that blossomed into a strong attraction and bond. The chemistry was there from the start.”

All Jokes Aside?

Just days after dating rumors surfaced, the cohosts joked about the week during a December 2 appearance on GMA.

“It’s been a great week,” T.J. said while smiling. “I just want this one to keep going and going and going. Just enjoying it. … Take it all in.”

Amy laughed and responded, “Speak for yourself.”

A Previous Affair?

Page Six and Daily Mail reported that T.J. had an affair with GMA producer Natasha Singh during his marriage to wife Marilee.

Benched From ‘GMA’

On December 5, In Touch confirmed that Amy and T.J. had been temporarily benched from GMA amid their rumored romance. The cohosts would be temporarily replaced by ABC National Correspondent Stephanie Ramos and Transportation Correspondent Gio Benitez as the network made a plan to deal with the situation.

After news of their dynamic broke, a source exclusively told In Touch that their rumored relationship was an “HR nightmare” for GMA as they “desperately try to figure out how to handle” the romance speculation.

Missing In Action Again

T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach were absent from the GMA set for the second week in a row, with DeMarco Morgan and Rhiannon Ally filling in for the coanchors on Monday, December 12, amid the ongoing scandal.

“Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to What You Need to Know,” Ally said during the broadcast. “We are filling in today for Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes on this Monday.”

The rotating door of fill-in anchors came after In Touch confirmed on December 5, 2022, that Amy and T.J. were temporarily benched from the morning show. It remained unclear how long they would be kept off the air.

Breaking Cover After Being Taken Off the Air

Amy and T.J. were photographed leaving his apartment on December 15, in the first pictures of the pair since they were temporarily sidelined from GMA3 on December 5. Amy held onto T.J.’s arm as he looked at her with a big smile on their way to lunch at New York City’s The Capital Grille. After their meal, the duo continued to walk arm-in-arm on their way back to T.J.’s building.

In Touch confirmed that neither Amy nor T.J. had filed for divorce from their respective spouses at the time.

Post-Christmas Getaway?

The pair was photographed looking loved-up as they walked through the Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on December 26. T.J. put his arm around Amy as they held their carry-on luggage while catching a connecting flight.

T.J. Files for Divorce

On December 28, T.J. filed for divorce from Marilee after more than 10 years of marriage, In Touch confirmed.

Makeouts

The duo were spotted making out while enjoying a vacation in Miami ahead of New Year’s weekend, according to photos published by Page Six.

Return to New York

On December 29, 2022, Amy and T.J. were spotted in a New York City airport following their trip to Miami. The pair attempted to keep a low-profile in dark sunglasses and clothing as they traveled home.

T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach taken off GMA for week three

Us Weekly broke the news that Amy and T.J. will not be returning to GMA3 on January 13.

“Amy and T.J. are out, a decision has been made,” the insider said at the time. “The network is negotiating with them on their exit deals and an announcement.”

Two weeks later, several other outlets reported that their exit was confirmed.

“After several productive conversations with Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes about different options, we all agreed it’s best for everyone that they move on from ABC News,” an ABC spokesperson told Entertainment Tonight on January 27. “We recognize their talent and commitment over the years and are thankful for their contributions.”

In Good Spirits

Just hours after their exit had been confirmed on January 27, Amy and T.J. were spotted packing on some PDA in Los Angeles.

In one photo shared by Entertainment Tonight, Amy wrapped her arms and legs around T.J. as he lifted her up in an embrace. They were also seen holding hands and smiling during the outing.

Funemployment

T.J. and Amy were captured hand in hand in Mexico in photos obtained by TMZ following the announcement that they were leaving GMA3.

Planning for the Future

Amy and T.J. began making personal and professional plans for their future beginning in the spring of 2023.

“They’re pitching themselves as a duo,” an insider told Us Weekly on April 6, 2023. “They’ve pitched a reality show, docuseries and daytime talk show, all of which they know will be popular and people will watch. Amy has said whatever they do, this is about real love and they’re in it together.”

In addition to hoping book a new show, the duo were also planning on moving in together.

“They’re enjoying their romantic break so are in no rush,” the insider told Us. “They are doing stuff together that they didn’t do in their marriages. Right now they’re not focused so much on working because they’re enjoying each other and their relationship in the open.”

Headed for Engagement

Amy and T.J. were “in a good place” in August 2023, a source told Us Weekly at the time. “They’re moving on from all the negative around the affair and looking toward the future together.”

The insider added that the pair “are very happy and laying low” months after they went public with their relationship. “Now the plan is they do want to move in together and get engaged,” the source added.

Podcast Partners

On December 5, 2023, the couple released the first episode of their podcast together, called “Amy and T.J,” during which they clarified their relationship timeline and denied cheating rumors.

“To be clear, we were outed as being in a relationship, but everyone else thought we were being outed as adulterers — being outed as cheating on our spouses — and it wasn’t the case,” T.J. explained. “[We] lost the jobs we love because we love each other.”

Partner Swap

The same week Amy and T.J.’s podcast was released, news broke that their exes, Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig, had been dating each other for six months — a bombshell the couple initially thought was a joke.

“No one saw this coming, especially not Amy and T.J., who absolutely thought they were being pranked,” a source told In Touch exclusively in December 2023, adding, “[Amy and T.J.] even looked around for the hidden cameras [when] they were told. They still don’t believe it.”

T.J. seemed eager to prove he and Amy weren’t bothered by the revelation, posting a PDA photo of him cuddling Amy to his Instagram Story with the caption, “Thank you all,” one day after the bombshell dropped.

Next Comes Marriage?

The couple revealed that marriage was “on the table” during the December 19, 2023, episode of their podcast, “Amy and T.J.”

“We did not enter this relationship for fun or for ‘Let’s see what happens.’ We entered this relationship because we intended on spending our lives together,” Amy told listeners, though she added that they weren’t “rushing” to tie the knot. “I can’t even explain why there’s this desire, but I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”

T.J. returned the sentiment, joking that he wants to marry Amy because he’s “very sick of introducing a 50-year-old woman as [his] girlfriend,” saying the term “just sounds stupid” at their age.

On the same episode of the podcast, Amy and T.J. also confirmed they would be spending the holidays together.

Apart for Christmas

After originally saying they would be spending the holidays together, T.J. and Amy celebrated Christmas apart, each with their own children.

T.J. had a holiday night in with his daughter, Sabine, who he shares with ex-wife Marilee. Meanwhile, Amy celebrated the holiday cooking at home with her two teenage daughters, Ava and Annalise, who she shares with ex-husband Tim McIntosh.

All seemed well in their relationship, though, as Amy posted a thank you message to T.J. for his present to her.

“Best gift ever! Thanks @TJHolmes,” Amy captioned her Instagram Story photo of an Elf movie trivia game.

Compatible Couple

During the January 8, 2024, episode of their podcast, Amy and T.J. took a compatibility test with the dating site OkCupid’s head of communications, Michael Kaye.

Michael told the couple they had an “84 percent compatibility rate,” which he described as “above average.” He also claimed Amy and T.J. “prefer sex more than foreplay” and are “both super into post-workout sex and shower sex.”

“And people, they prefer cuffs over ropes,” Michael concluded.

Everything Lost

In a January 2024 episode of her and T.J.’s podcast, Amy revealed that she lost almost all of her “worldly possessions” as part of her divorce.

“You can lose your job, you can lose your reputation, you can lose friends and you can lose most of your worldly possessions and still be happy,” Amy said when recounting what she faced in 2023.

The Price of Love

After joining TikTok, Amy posted a video in which she admitted there had been a “price to pay” for her decision to “live her truth” and pursue a relationship with T.J.

In her introductory video, Amy described herself as having a “former career in television” but said she had “chosen love in [her] life” — a path she said she was “very excited about.” She explained that she planned to use TikTok, along with her and T.J.’s podcast, to “take back [her] narrative” and reveal who the “real [her] is.”

Two TikTokers

In his own TikTok introduction video, T.J. explained how his life has changed since his relationship with Amy went public.

“I am a podcaster, a partner and a longtime broadcast journalist, and it’s the 25-plus year career in broadcast journalism that was upended about a year ago when some aspects of my personal life, including who I’m dating, became tabloid fodder,” he said in his January 17, 2024, video. He added that the public’s reaction to the news he was dating Amy, as well as his subsequent exit from GMA, resulted in a “year of hell” for him.

However, T.J. said his ability to live “authentically” with his “dearest Amy Robach” helped him through their trying times.

“She’s such a big part of it and such a big part of my day-to-day life,” T.J. gushed.

Still Together!

Amy and T.J. took to social media to deny rumors ​that they had split following a particularly raw episode of their “Amy and T.J.” podcast.

“We just wanted to check in and let you know that, despite what you’ve been hearing, we are still together,” T.J. said in an Instagram video shared by both him and Amy on January 24, 2024.

That same morning, the pair released an episode of their podcast during which they were brutally honest with each other about the problems in their seemingly perfect relationship. In the episode, Amy admitted that T.J. could be “moody” at times, and that he was not good at communicating his feelings to her.

“Yes, we like to show pictures of us smiling like everyone else and laughing on social media, but if we want to be real and we want to be transparent,” Amy added in the couple’s Instagram video following the show. She explained that they wanted to prove to listeners that their ups and downs are similar to those of “most relationships.”

Post-Podcast Concerns

During their January 25, 2024 episode of “Amy and T.J,” one day after they opened up about a disagreement they had behind closed doors, the couple addressed the topic of race. T.J. admitted he worried some listeners would cast a negative light on their interracial relationship.

“It is going to, I fear, be viewed as a ​Black man beating up on a white woman,” T.J. said, though he stressed that he was “obviously” not “yelling, screaming or doing anything” physical during his fight with Amy.

Amy said she was “shocked” at the idea that someone would negatively discuss the “racial element” of their partnership, telling T.J., “Race, the fact that you’re ​Black and I’m white, would’ve never crossed my mind.”

Empty Nest

During the February 13, 2024, episode of “Amy and T.J.,” the couple discussed “missing out on having kids” together.

The pair, who each have their own children from previous marriages, said they believed they had similar parenting styles.

“So yes, I have multiple times been a little sad that we did not come together at a time where we could have had that option,” Amy shared with T.J.

Point of No Return

T.J. once again spoke to Amy about the possibility of returning to Good Morning America after their firing on the February 15, 2024, episode of their podcast.

While T.J. said there are “a lot of ifs involved” in whether he would ever go back to the morning news show, he “can’t see a path” back to their old stomping grounds.

The Moment He Knew

T.J. also revealed the moment he knew he loved Amy during the February 15, 2024, episode of “Amy and T.J.”

“When I thought there was an issue, for me, was 2022, going into spring, certainly summer, but spring of 2022 is when I’d say,” T.J. told his girlfriend. However, he said they didn’t discuss their feelings for each other until “much later.”