Amy Robach Allegedly Violated ABC's Alcohol Policy Amid Ousting Over T.J. Holmes Affair
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes' time hosting the ABC program "GMA3" has come to an end amid their affair scandal, according to multiple sources.
The anchors reportedly met with the network Thursday for a mediation session that turned "extremely contentious," TMZ reports.
A source told the outlet the couple was fired from ABC, with the network justifying the ousting with various accusations about Robach and Holmes' behavior in the workplace.
Among the accusations, Robach was accused of coming to work drunk. A source said the network claimed Robach went to the College Football National Championship game a year ago and came to work drunk the following day.
The insider called the accusation "insane" and insisted Robach was simply tired from the previous night.
ABC also accused Robach of violating company policy by having alcohol in her dressing room. However, a source called the accusation "ridiculous" since the bottles were from top executives, who also sent alcohol to other on-air talents.
During the mediation session, the company revealed Holmes and Robach should have disclosed their romance to the network sooner and claimed their "behavior on set" made some staff members "uncomfortable."
The network initially denied the couple's romance violated policy. Last month, ABC News President Kim Godwin told employees that Holmes and Robach were being removed from their "GMA3" positions pending an internal investigation.
"While the relationship is not a violation of company policy, I really have taken the last few days to think about and work through what I think is best for the ABC News organization," she told staff members.
Robach and Holmes are expected to receive payouts in accordance with their contracts.
The couple's official exit has not been addressed but an announcement is expected in the near future.
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