Amy Robach, TJ Holmes officially leave ABC News: 'It's been a distraction for so many of us'

Last month, ABC's Good Morning America was turned upside down when it was revealed via paparazzi photos that longtime co-anchors Amy Robach and TJ Holmes were involved in a personal relationship, despite being on air. colleagues married to other people.

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The co-hosts, who presented GMA3, an afternoon spinoff of the network's popular morning show, were put on temporary hiatus after ABC News President Kim Godwin called their romance an “internal and external distraction,” though she clarified that the affair did not specifically violate any company policy.

Now that temporary hiatus has become a permanent decision as the network has announced that the pair will be leaving the network.

“After several productive conversations with Amy Robach and T.J. ABC News em> the spokesperson said in a company statement. "We recognize their talent and commitment over the years and are grateful for their contributions."

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Godwin informed staff via an internal memo late Friday evening.

"I know this has been a distraction for many of us, but let's not forget all the great work that continues to make ABC News the #1 news network in America, and c 's thanks to you," Godwin wrote, per CNN. "I want to thank you once again for your patience and professionalism during this time."

There is no immediate plan for who will replace the duo. There have been a slew of guest presenters since being taken off the air, including DeMarco Morgan, Rhiannon Ally, Gio Benitez and Stephanie Ramos.

Robach was also a co-host of the popular ABC investigative show "20/20." His replacement there will be decided later this year, according to Godwin's memo.

Shortly after their final departure was announced, photos surfaced of the now public couple holding hands and hugging in Los Angeles.

On December 1, the day after the photos of the first two went public, GMA3 saw a record 1.81 million viewers, an 11% increase from compared to the average of the three previous broadcasts of 1.62 million viewers. .

As of Monday morning, Robach's Twitter and Instagram bios still listed her working for ABC.

Holmes deleted his accounts when news of the affair first broke last month. They have not been reactivated.