Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are taking a bold step forward. Three years after their romance rocked the media, the former “GMA3” cohosts are now engaged.
The news came straight from the couple on their popular podcast, “Amy & T.J.” On Tuesday, October 14, Robach, 52, shared the milestone.
“We want to share some exciting news with all of you. We are engaged! We’ve been engaged for just about a month now,” she revealed.
Holmes, 48, added a note of caution.
“We wanted to inform you all before anyone else. I guess we learned that lesson in the past regarding our relationship.”
It seems the pair is eager to control their narrative after years of public scrutiny.
Engagement Rings and Stadium Surprises
The couple didn’t shy away from showing off their rings in public—literally. Holmes joked about Robach wearing her engagement ring in plain sight.
“She wore it around crowds of tens of thousands of people. It was in everyone’s face. Nobody said a word,” he laughed.
Robach recalled her own experience with humor:
“I was in three massive football stadiums three weekends in a row. I wore my engagement ring very proudly and very excitedly. I was just waiting for somebody to point it out or ask me, ‘Hey, what’s that?’ And it never happened.”
Holmes couldn’t resist teasing her.
“We haven’t been keeping it a secret, but nobody asked!”
How It All Began: The 2022 Scandal
The story of their romance shocked viewers when it first came out. In late 2022, news broke about Robach and Holmes seeing each other. They were still married at the time—Robach to Andrew Shue and Holmes to Marilee Fiebig.
By January 2023, Us Weekly confirmed the couple had lost their ABC jobs because of the scandal.
The media frenzy was intense. Fans and critics debated the morality of their actions. Despite the controversy, the couple stayed close and eventually began rebuilding their lives together.
Engagement Rumors and Insider Tips
Rumors of a proposal circulated early this year. A source said in June that an engagement was imminent.
- “It’s been in the works for a while,” the insider said.
- “A proposal could happen any day and would probably be announced on their podcast ‘when the time is right.’”
The source also shared that their wedding would be low-key, highlighting the couple’s desire for privacy and simplicity.
“How they got together is not traditional, so they want the engagement and wedding this time around to be their own style—modest and simple. They want to share their vows in front of the closest people who matter to them. This will demonstrate how much they love each other. They are committed to each other.”
Interestingly, the couple plans to invite their exes—Shue and Fiebig—who are now dating each other.
Family Planning Talks
One month before revealing their engagement, Robach and Holmes opened up about family life on the podcast. They discussed the idea of having children together.
Robach has two daughters, Ava and Annalie, with Shue. Holmes shares Brianna and Jaiden with ex-wife Amy Ferson, and Sabine with Fiebig.
Holmes teased Robach about expanding their family.
“I don’t know what’s going on, but we have talked more lately about having kids. We have talked more lately about the idea of even adopting a child. Usually, it’s me bringing it up to you,” he said.
“Usually the response is the one you all just heard. She laughs at me. She’s laughing at me.”
Robach explained her laughter comes from a personal history.
“I do chuckle, because yes, that was a painful thing to hear at 40. But I have come to peace with it and am very happy to have had two children.”
She also spoke fondly about Holmes’ daughter:
“I’m saying this genuinely—my girls have now gone off—but to have Sabine around is joy. I absolutely totally appreciate and actually really look forward to and love having that childlike, that sweetness around. It’s awesome.”
Creating Their Own Family Unit
Holmes reflected on the idea of building their “own family.”
“It’s not even a matter of watching you and your girls, you watching me with mine. It’s just really a matter of when you are with you can’t help but want to create your own unit. And yes, those units sometimes come from other pieces and places coming together, but you can have them.”
The couple clearly wants to focus on love and stability. After years of scandal, they aim to establish a strong foundation.
What Fans Are Saying
Since their announcement, fans have flooded social media with reactions. Many expressed support and excitement for the couple. Some are still skeptical due to the history of their relationship, but Robach and Holmes seem ready to embrace a new chapter
Moving Forward After Scandal
The couple’s journey shows resilience. They navigated a high-profile scandal and rebuilt their lives. Now, they aim for a simple wedding and a happy family life.
Robach and Holmes continue to share their lives on their podcast, giving fans an inside look at their relationship. Through honesty, humor, and openness, they hope to inspire others to overcome challenges and embrace love.
Fans will likely follow every step of their wedding planning, engagement celebrations, and future family moments.
