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T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach Announce Engagement After Controversial Romance
10/15/2025, 12:09:32 AM
Engagement Announcement on Podcast
On October 14, 2025, former "Good Morning America" co-hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach announced their engagement during an episode of their podcast, "Amy & T.J." Robach revealed that they had been engaged for about a month, stating, “We are sharing with all of you that we are engaged.” Holmes added, “We wanted to let you all know before anybody else was able to; we’ve learned that lesson, I guess, in the past about our relationship.” The couple's decision to share the news on their own terms comes nearly three years after their romance became a public scandal.
Background of Their Relationship
Holmes and Robach's relationship first gained media attention in November 2022 when they were photographed together while both were still married to their respective spouses, Marilee Fiebig and Andrew Shue. The ensuing scandal led to their dismissal from ABC News in January 2023, as the network cited their relationship as an "internal and external distraction." Both anchors have since clarified that they were separated from their spouses at the time their romance began.
Public Reactions and Speculation
Despite the public scrutiny, Robach expressed surprise that no one seemed to notice her engagement ring, which she wore proudly at various public events, including three football stadiums over consecutive weekends. “I kept waiting for somebody to point it out or ask me, ‘Hey, what’s that?’ And it never happened,” she said. Holmes humorously noted, “We haven’t been keeping it a secret, but nobody asked!” The couple indicated that only about ten close family members were aware of their engagement details.
Criticism and Opposition
The couple's engagement has sparked mixed reactions online. While some fans have congratulated them, others have reminded them of their controversial beginnings, questioning the sincerity of their relationship given its origins. Critics have pointed out the implications of their past actions, suggesting that their engagement may not erase the public's perception of their initial affair.
Future Plans and Family Dynamics
Looking ahead, Robach and Holmes have hinted at a modest wedding, expressing a desire for an intimate ceremony with close family and friends. Interestingly, their ex-spouses, Fiebig and Shue, have also begun dating and reportedly moved in together, which adds another layer to the couple's family dynamics. Robach has previously mentioned her vision for a simple wedding, possibly eloping to a location like Las Vegas.
Official Statements and Responses
Holmes and Robach have committed to sharing more details about their engagement and proposal in future podcast episodes. They have emphasized their intent to reclaim the narrative surrounding their relationship, which has been heavily scrutinized since its inception.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We are sharing with all of you that we are engaged and we’ve been engaged for just about a month now.” — Amy Robach
- “We wanted to let you all know before anybody else was able to; we’ve learned that lesson, I guess, in the past about our relationship.” — T.J. Holmes
- “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, ‘Hey, what’s that?’ And it never happened,” — Amy Robach
Holmes and Robach's engagement marks a significant milestone in their relationship, which has evolved from scandal to a public commitment, as they navigate their future together amidst a complex backdrop of personal histories and public perceptions.
