Extra host Billy Bush has shared his thoughts on the fate of former ABC anchors T.J Holmes and Amy Robach, having met a similar fate about seven years back. The TV host believes the two did not deserve to get the boot over the love affair as they made a great team on Good Morning America.
Speaking to TMZ at LAX, the TV personality noted that the couple had something “good between them,” from a business standpoint, rather than just romantically. Hence, he was positive a new show lay ahead for the former GMA co-anchors to put their co-working dynamics to good use onscreen once again.
Billy Bush Snagged His Major Deal With Extra After A Similar Ousting
Coming from Billy, those words are not to be taken lightly. The American radio host faced a similar ousting from NBC’s Today in 2016, over a major scandal that made him a victim of the cancel culture. The Network cut ties with him after a video of him and former POTUS Donald Trump laughing on a hot mic surfaced. The clip painted Billy in a bad light, as he looked to enjoy the politician’s account of groping women.
He also faced backlash for joking about The Kardashian’s Kendall Jenner‘s Toy Story-inspired Halloween costume. Billy Bush wound up snagging his coveted spot as host of the syndicated show, Extra. Asked if he learned his lesson from the repercussions of the hot mic incident, the 51-year-old seemed unfazed, saying he would rather remain true to himself.
Recall that Amy Robach and her GMA co-host T.J Holmes found themselves in hot water late last year after photos confirming their romantic connections went viral. The network eventually suspended them in December, pending investigations into their alleged affair while still linked with their respective marital partners.
Months later, the network meted out the repercussions of the misconduct, dismissing them from their show. An insider confirmed that the duo received attractive severance packages, with Amy snagging a slightly better deal. The disgraced hosts have since separated from their former spouses, and continue basking in their romance.