T.J. Holmes got candid about his broadcast journalism career, describing his scandalous year as one of the best blessings.
After being fired from ABC due to a workplace affair with Amy Robach, he now expresses happiness and health, crediting much to his lover.
Holmes and Robach are presently focusing on their new career as podcasters, where they share intimate details about their lives. The couple recently got candid about their drinking habits, which saw them spend nearly $3,000 on alcohol in one month.
T.J. Holmes Says The ‘Worst Year Of His Life’ Was A ‘Blessing’
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In a new TikTok video, Holmes reflected on his “upended” broadcast journalism career and shared that he is embracing a positive perspective.
In the clip, the 46-year-old said, “I am a podcaster, a partner, and a longtime broadcast journalist, and it’s the 25-plus year career in broadcast journalism that was upended about a year ago when some aspects of my personal life, including who I’m dating, became tabloid fodder.”
Describing the period as a “year of hell,” he revealed that the scandal forced him into a social media hiatus. However, the former “GMA3” co-anchor now sees the period as one of the best blessings.
“I guess going through it, I would’ve called it the worst year of my life,” he explained, “but now, as I sit here before you some perspective, it was the best year of my life and one of the best blessings of my life.”
T.J. Holmes Says Amy Robach Is A ‘Big Part Of My Life’
@tj.holmes Took me long enough, but I’m finally on TikTok. So please, allow me to reintroduce myself … #relationships #happy ♬ original sound – T. J.
Although ABC terminated Holmes and Robach following the revelation of their relationship in the workplace, Holmes now claims he’s in the happiest and healthiest state, attributing much of it to Robach.
Expressing gratitude for living authentically, he noted, “A lot of that has to do with living authentically, and a lot of that has to do with who I am with and yes, to my dearest Amy Robach, who I am now going through life with and navigating a life with now.” Holmes added, “She’s such a big part of it and such a big part of my day-to-day life.”
With a shoutout to his 11-year-old daughter, Sabine, Holmes appreciated her support in navigating his new life online.
Amy Robach Admits There Has Been A ‘Price To Pay’ For Her Love Life
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On the other hand, Robach, who also recently joined TikTok, launched her first video, aiming to introduce herself to those unfamiliar with her, especially those who only know her from her “former career in television.”
The former “GMA3” co-anchor admitted that while she finds the process “effortless,” there has been a “price to pay” for her love life.
“I have chosen love in my life, and I’m very excited about that path,” the former anchorwoman said. “I’m living my truth. There has been a price to pay, but I’m excited about the future.”
Determined to “take back [her] narrative,” Robach plans to reveal the “real” her, stepping away from the scandal that led to her and Holmes’ firing from ABC and the loss of her “worldly possessions.”
Amy Robach And T.J Holmes On Merging Their Blended Family
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Alongside their new TikTok ventures, Holmes and Robach ventured into podcasting, delving into the complexities of their relationship, which involves merging their blended families.
Addressing the challenges of blending families with divorces and children, Holmes explained: “When you have a new relationship, there are divorces, there are kids involved.”
“You’re always trying to find the right balance between your kids and your partner and bringing everybody together,” he added.
However, despite the “effortless” integration of their families, stress took a toll, leading the couple to candidly share their experience with alcohol consumption, especially during a period of unemployment.
“I didn’t have a job to go to, and I was away from a lot of friends and family. We were laying low. So what did I do? I drank a lot,” Robach confessed. “A lot more than I ever have. I don’t think I have ever gone a full year where I drink every single day, and that was 2023 for me.”
Holmes also admitted that he would “easily go through 18 drinks a day,” sparking concerns from Robach. The duo also shared a breakdown of their alcohol purchases for a month, and the money they spent amounted to a stunning $2,869.