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Good Morning America Anchor Reveals Adoption, Deletes DNA Data

3/31/2025

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Whit Johnson, the Good Morning America anchor, shared a personal revelation on air: his 23andMe DNA test unveiled his father's adoption and introduced him to long-lost siblings. Amid concerns over privacy after the company's bankruptcy, California's Attorney General advised users to delete their data. Seeking peace of mind, Johnson decided to erase his own information.

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Whit Johnson, the Good Morning America anchor, shared a personal revelation on air: his 23andMe DNA test unveiled his father's adoption and introduced him to long-lost siblings. Amid concerns over privacy after the company's bankruptcy, California's Attorney General advised users to delete their data. Seeking peace of mind, Johnson decided to erase his own information.