Amy Robach announces engagement to T.J. Holmes 3 years after GMA3 scandal

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes announced their engagement on October 14, 2025. The “GMA3” hosts revealed the news on their “Amy & T.J.” podcast. They’ve been engaged for approximately one month. The couple shared the announcement after keeping it secret for weeks.

The Engagement Announcement: Three Years After the Scandal

Robach declared on the podcast, “I just want to say I’m so happy.” Her fiancé added that their parents noticed “the joy” more than anything else. The couple wanted to control their narrative this time around. “We’ve learned that lesson in the past about our relationship,” Holmes explained during the episode.

The former “GMA3: What You Need to Know” hosts kept their engagement secret for weeks. Robach revealed she wore her ring at “three massive football stadiums” without anyone mentioning it. Holmes joked that she “kept dangling” the ring “in everybody’s face every chance you could.” The secrecy felt intentional after their previous public scandal.

“I was in three massive football stadiums three weekends in a row, wearing my engagement ring very proudly, very excitedly, and kept waiting for somebody to point it out or ask me. And it never happened.”

A Relationship That Weathered Controversy

Robach and Holmes first sparked dating rumors in November 2022. At that time, Robach was married to actor Andrew Shue. Holmes was married to attorney Marilee Fiebig. The pair were photographed holding hands, creating massive controversy. ABC News pulled them from the air immediately.

The couple denied having an affair while married. A source told People there was no overlap between their romance and previous marriages. Holmes filed for divorce from Fiebig in December 2022. Robach finalized her divorce from Shue in March 2023. Both left their jobs at ABC News on January 27, 2023.

Since then, they’ve built a life together. The couple launched their podcast “Amy & T.J.” in December 2023 on iHeartRadio. They went public with their relationship on Instagram in October 2023. They have been living together for several years now.

Timeline of Events: From Scandal to Engagement

Here’s a key timeline showing their journey from workplace controversy to engagement:

Date	Event
November 2022	Dating rumors surface after photos of Robach and Holmes together
December 2, 2022	Final GMA3 episode airs before both removed from air
December 2022	Holmes files for divorce from Marilee Fiebig
January 27, 2023	Both Robach and Holmes fired from ABC News
March 2023	Robach finalized divorce from Andrew Shue
October 2023	Couple confirmed relationship publicly on Instagram
December 5, 2023	Launched “Amy & T.J.” podcast on iHeartRadio
September 2025	Robach and Holmes secretly engaged
October 14, 2025	Couple announces engagement on podcast episode

What’s Next for the Couple?

Robach previously shared her wedding vision on their podcast in February 2024. She expressed wanting something smaller and more intimate. “Justice of the peace. Vegas,” she joked. Holmes playfully responded, “I thought only Elvis did them.”

• She’d prefer eloping or a very intimate gathering instead of large celebration
• Her dream destination was “Fiji or somewhere really nice and far away”
• The couple hasn’t revealed specific wedding date or location yet
• They’re currently celebrating privately with close family members
• More details about how he proposed may come later on their podcast

For now, the lovebirds are enjoying their engagement privately. Robach and Holmes want to keep details of the proposal quiet. They promised listeners might hear the full story eventually. The couple emphasized controlling their own narrative, unlike their 2022 scandal.

Can Celebrity Couples Successfully Turn Controversy Into Love?

Robach and Holmes prove that redemption is possible even after massive public scandal. Their three-year journey from workplace romance to engagement shows commitment. They’ve built a successful podcast and solid professional foundation together. Neither has returned to traditional television but both remain relevant.

What makes their story unique? They faced immediate job termination and global criticism. Yet they rebuilt their lives publicly while protecting their privacy simultaneously. Their podcast allows them to control their message directly. “Amy & T.J.” gave them a platform independent of traditional media gatekeepers.

Still, not everyone celebrates their engagement. Page Six reported in October 2025 that some of Robach’s friends remained “lukewarm” about the relationship. The article noted concerns about both having been married twice previously. However, Robach and Holmes appear unfazed by external skepticism. They’re moving forward with their plans confidently.

The Role of Their Podcast Platform

Launching “Amy & T.J.” in December 2023 proved pivotal for the couple. They chose to announce their engagement on the podcast rather than traditional media. This decision gave them control over timing and messaging. It also let listeners hear their voices and perspective directly. The podcast has become their primary platform for sharing personal updates.

Friend and Family Reactions

Interestingly, the couple hid their engagement incredibly well. Robach attended multiple football games at stadiums with thousands of people. Nobody commented on her visible engagement ring. She described waiting for someone to ask about it, but “it never happened.” Holmes noted that close friends will probably be shocked when they realize.

Is Their Relationship Truly Beyond the Scandal Now?

Three years after their dramatic GMA3 firing, Robach and Holmes have genuinely moved forward. They’ve stayed loyal through divorce proceedings and career transitions. The engagement feels like a significant milestone in their journey. Most importantly, they’ve maintained their relationship privately away from constant media scrutiny. Their engagement announcement came on their terms through their own platform. That control matters tremendously when rebuilding trust and reputation.

What does this engagement mean for their future? Likely a wedding that honors their preference for privacy. Possibly more transparency on their podcast about their relationship journey. Definitely continued partnership professionally and personally. Robach and Holmes have proven they can not just survive scandal but thrive afterward.

Sources

• USA Today – Comprehensive coverage of engagement announcement and relationship timeline
• People Magazine – Detailed engagement details and couple’s statements from podcast
• E! News – Breaking news and official announcement coverage

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