“Don’t think the talks are serious at all”: CBS, CNN Reportedly Reject TJ Holmes, Amy Robach’s Talk Show Project to Rival Kelly Ripa’s ‘Live’
Good Morning America and ABC News as a whole have been dealing with Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes’ alleged workplace romance and the fallout over the last few months. Holmes and Robach were reportedly fired from their network hosting jobs several months after their extramarital affair was revealed last November.
Holmes has since divorced attorney Marilee Fiebig, and Robach has divorced Melrose Place actor Andrew Shue. ABC reportedly terminated both of their contracts, and the couple is now looking for new work.
According to the Daily Mail, the couple is planning an “up close and personal” daytime talk show that will highlight their chemistry. Holmes and Robach are reportedly pitching the daytime show to multiple networks quietly, including NBC, CNN, and CBS. Prior to the revelation of their alleged affair, the two were known for their on-air chemistry.
According to new reports, it appears that these networks are not interested in working with former cohosts-turned-lovers. CBS and CNN have both rejected T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach’s new show. Read more about it.
CBS, CNN Turned Down Tj Holmes And Amy Robach’s Pitch
According to previous reports, former Good Morning America co-hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, who became secret lovers, were planning a comeback. After losing their job at ABC, the couple reportedly pitched a new show centered on their chemistry.
Following the revelation of their relationship, the two are currently going through divorces from their respective partners. They were said to be in Los Angeles presenting their new strategy and relationship to major networks such as CNN, CBS, and NBC. Radar Online, on the other hand, obtained an exclusive, revealing that a few of these networks have refused to move forward with their plans.
According to sources, Holmes and Robach’s new show idea was rejected by CBS Media Ventures, which is responsible for daytime hits like Dr. Phil and The Drew Barrymore Show. Furthermore, CNN also declined when the CAA talent agency approached the network with the proposal.
According to the New York Post, the couple also met with executives at Fox Entertainment and Fox Television Stations for “general meetings'” on “various opportunities.”
“I don’t think the talks are serious at all,” said an insider. “CAA set up these meetings and everybody took them. I don’t think anyone is serious. I don’t think there’s any there there.”
What Exactly Was Their Alleged Pitch?
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes allegedly pitched for an “up close and personal” daytime show. According to reports, they intend to compete with Kelly Ripa and her husband, Mark Consuelos, who replaced Ryan Seacrest on Live! A TV executive told DailyMail.com, “Think about it: you have a show with two attractive hosts that does pretty well, and then boom – the s*xy romantic drama of the decade unfolds with your two stars.”
According to an insider, the couple isn’t done with their screen time and “remain confident that another network or cable channel will see the value in their undeniable chemistry.”
Despite being fired from GMA as a result of the alleged affair, the controversial couple’s romance has not yet calmed down.
The two were fired from their show in November after their extramarital affair was revealed. Surprisingly, they have continued to flaunt their forbidden relationship despite the “extremely contentious” mediation with the network.
Both are veteran journalists, with Holmes previously working at CNN, BET, and MSNBC before joining ABC, and Robach, previously working at NBC News and MSNBC.
Source- Radar Online
