Amy Robach‘s close circle expresses concerns over her engagement to T.J. Holmes. The former GMA3 anchors announced their engagement on Oct. 14, 2025. Sources claim inner circles remain uneasy about the pair’s future. The couple got fired from ABC News after their workplace affair became public 3 years ago.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Couple been engaged for about 1 month before announcing on podcast
- Friends reportedly having conversations that “aren’t of excitement”
- Both were still married when their relationship became public in November 2022
- They launched podcast “Amy & T.J.” after ABC firing in December 2023
- Multiple sources suggest concerns about long-term viability
Why Friends Are Uncertain About The Engagement
Sources close to Amy Robach revealed troubling dynamics within her social circle. A confidant told Page Six that conversations about the engagement remain decidedly lukewarm. The insider stated: “I don’t know many people who like T.J.”
“I don’t know many people who like T.J. She still has her besties and anyone who truly cares wants her [to be] happy. Conversations behind closed doors, however, ‘aren’t of excitement.'”
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This marks the second time Robach‘s friends have publicly raised red flags. Back in 2023, insiders reported similar concerns about her devotion to the relationship.
The hesitation appears connected to how the romance began. Both Robach and Holmes divorced their previous spouses after beginning their workplace relationship.
The Timeline That Created Trust Issues
Amy Robach spent over 20 years at ABC News before the scandal erupted. She was married to Andrew Shue (actor from “Melrose Place”) when she met Holmes. Holmes was married to Marilee Fiebig at the time.
| Timeline Event | Date | Details |
| Affair Becomes Public | Nov. 2022 | Paparazzi photos show romantic vacation together |
| Both Fired From ABC | Jan. 27, 2023 | Network terminates employment due to affair |
| Podcast Launches | Dec. 5, 2023 | “Amy & T.J.” debuts on iHeartRadio |
| Engagement Announced | Oct. 14, 2025 | Couple reveals they got engaged about 1 month prior |
The couple dissolved their previous marriages following the scandal. Robach and Holmes then began building their lives together through various projects and business ventures.
Inside The Inner Circle’s Skepticism
Friends worry about several dimensions of this relationship. The couple had to leave lucrative careers at ABC News. Robach sacrificed a prominent television platform to pursue alternative income streams.
A 2023 insider revealed deeper concerns about Robach‘s conviction. The source suggested she was “trying to convince herself” the relationship was real.
- Robach was married twice before T.J. Holmes
- Holmes was also married twice before the engagement
- Both left careers simultaneously after affair became public
- Social circles question whether love conquered professional ruin
- Friends see engagement as following predictable relationship pattern
Despite these concerns, Robach claims close loved ones understand their journey. She revealed that many supporters have remained silent “out of respect” for the couple’s privacy.
What Happens Next For The Couple
The engagement announcement caught many by surprise. Holmes and Robach revealed they had been engaged for approximately 1 month before going public.
They shared that despite being “in front of crowds of tens of thousands” while Robach wore her engagement ring, nobody acknowledged it. The couple attributes this silence to the understanding friends have developed about their controversial history.
- Wedding plans remain unannounced as of October 24, 2025
- Couple continues their podcast on a regular schedule
- Both maintain active social media presence promoting their brand
- Friends’ hesitation suggests rocky wedding planning ahead
- Industry insiders question whether marriage strengthens their partnership
Can Close Relationships Weather The Storm?
This engagement reveals lasting tension between individual happiness and social acceptance. Amy Robach has publicly stated her circle wants her genuinely happy.
Yet the reserved response to her engagement suggests doubts persist. Friends remember the scandal that derailed established careers. They watched as both parties went through high-stakes divorces simultaneously.
The question now becomes whether Robach and Holmes can move beyond skepticism. Will their marriage prove doubters wrong? Time will answer whether this controversial couple actually makes it to the altar—and beyond.
Sources
- Page Six – Exclusive reporting on Amy Robach’s friends’ reactions to engagement announcement
- The List – In-depth analysis of relationship red flags and friendship concerns
- USA Today – Official timeline of couple’s engagement announcement
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