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In November 2022, The Daily Mail broke a scandal involving the most-watched American newscast, Good Morning America: Co-anchors Amy Robach and TJ Holmes (both married to other people) (and both famous for their great chemistry) were having an affair

The scandal was so hot, it brought younger audiences to GMA, a show mostly geared to older audiences. The Philly Inquirer summed it up: The scandal “successfully engrossed both your parents and your kid sister all at the same time”

Variety likewise reported the scandal “might be just what morning TV needs”

Jezebel said the whole thing was pretty weird. The internet was in wild support of these potential cheaters! That’s never really happened before. The reason? The two have insane chemistry

Page Six reported the two have “no shame” and were actually relieved once it came out in the open. The affair happened while they were both dealing with issues in their marriages, and Robach’s marriage to Andrew Shue (of Melrose Place) was ending

But TheRoot.com is worried about TJ Holmes’ career. Because he’s a black man, his career is especially at risk. Also, black women aren’t happy he cheated on his black wife with a white woman -- he could lose a core audience

The scandal also revealed TJ Holmes“ real name, Loutelious Holmes, Jr. Black Twitter exploded with funny-ass comments about it. Bet.com sums up the takes: ”This “serves as a reminder that black folks are the G.O.A.T.’”

The scandal deepened when it emerged that TJ had already had an affair with a different GMA staffer, Natasha Singh. And -- get this -- Robach actually helped coach the two of them and TJ’s wife Marilee on how to handle the affair

By the way, they’re off the air. ABC News President Kim Godwin said the affair had become too much of a distraction

And GMA stalwarts Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos were both furious, reported Stylecaster