Love, scandal, and second chances—oh my! Three years after a bombshell affair rocked the media world and cost them their jobs, former 'GMA3' anchors T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are proving that their relationship is more than just a fleeting romance. But here's where it gets controversial: despite the public fallout, they’ve not only weathered the storm but have now taken their relationship to the next level—they’re engaged! And this is the part most people miss: their ex-spouses, Marilee Fiebig and Andrew Shue, are reportedly dating each other and even living together. Talk about a tangled web of relationships!
On a recent episode of their podcast, Amy & TJ, the couple revealed their engagement, sharing that they’ve been betrothed for about a month. ‘We wanted to let you all know before anybody else was able to,’ Holmes explained, alluding to the lessons they’ve learned about keeping their relationship private—or not. Robach, 52, has been proudly wearing her engagement ring in public, even in ‘crowds of tens of thousands,’ yet surprisingly, no one batted an eye. ‘I kept waiting for somebody to point it out,’ she admitted, speculating that perhaps people were being ‘polite’ or simply didn’t want to pry into their personal lives.
But here’s the kicker: only 10 people—their immediate families—knew about the engagement before the announcement. Holmes, 48, warned against ‘made-up’ rumors about the proposal, promising to share the details of their special moment soon. And in a move that’s sure to spark debate, they’re reportedly planning to invite their ex-spouses to the wedding. Yes, you read that right—the same exes who are now dating each other. Is this a heartwarming tale of modern love or a recipe for disaster?
The couple first made headlines in November 2022 when they were photographed together while still married to their now-exes. Though they’ve denied having an affair, claiming they were separated at the time, the scandal led to their firing from ABC News after an internal investigation. ‘We lost the jobs we love because we love each other,’ Holmes said on their podcast debut in December 2023. Since then, they’ve been unapologetically public about their relationship, even engaging in some eyebrow-raising PDA at a recent event in Manhattan. Is their bold display of affection a sign of true love or a cry for attention?
Robach, who finalized her divorce from Shue in March 2023, had previously stated she wasn’t in a rush to marry Holmes. ‘I don’t need to rush into anything,’ she said on the I Do, Part 2 podcast in September 2024. Yet, here they are, engaged and seemingly happier than ever. Does this prove that love conquers all, or is this relationship built on shaky ground?
As their story continues to unfold, one thing is clear: T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are rewriting the rules of love and relationships—for better or for worse. What do you think? Is their engagement a triumph of love or a risky move? Let us know in the comments!
