Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes Announce Engagement After Three Years Together

After three years since their much-discussed relationship became public, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are moving forward with a significant milestone.

“We want to let everyone know that we are now engaged, and have been for approximately a month,” stated Robach, 52, during the October 14, Tuesday broadcast of their iHeartRadio podcast, “Amy & TJ”.

Holmes, 48, further explained, “It was important for us to share this news with you directly, before it could be revealed by others; we’ve certainly learned from past experiences regarding our relationship.”

Holmes revealed that Robach had been openly sporting her engagement ring, even amidst “massive gatherings of people” and “in plain sight,” yet “no one seemed to notice.”

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“For three consecutive weekends, I attended three major football games, showcasing my engagement ring with pride and enthusiasm, expecting someone to notice or inquire, ‘What is that?’ However, it never occurred,” Robach recounted, while Holmes jested, “We weren’t trying to conceal it, but no one inquired!”

The revelation of the former GMA3 cohosts’ romance emerged in late 2022, at a time when Robach was wed to Andrew Shue and Holmes to Marilee Fiebig. In January 2023, Us Weekly reported that, following the controversy, the pair had been officially dismissed from their positions at ABC.

Previously this year, an insider shared exclusively with Us that Robach and Holmes were anticipating an “impending engagement.”

“This has been planned for some time,” the source disclosed in June, hinting that a marriage proposal was possible “at any moment” and would likely be revealed on their podcast “at the appropriate time.”

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The source indicated that Robach and Holmes’ nuptials would not be “extravagant,” adding that they intended to include their former spouses, Fiebig and Shue — who are currently in a relationship — on the guest list.

“Given the unconventional start to their relationship, they desire for this engagement and subsequent wedding to reflect their personal taste — understated and straightforward,” the insider remarked. “Their intention is to exchange vows among their dearest loved ones, signifying the depth of their affection and mutual dedication.”

A month prior to revealing their engagement, Robach and Holmes openly discussed the prospect of growing their family. (Robach has two daughters, Ava and Annalie, from her marriage to Shue. Holmes, on the other hand, is a father to Brianna and Jaiden with former wife Amy Ferson, and to Sabine with Fiebig.)

“I’m unsure why, but recently we’ve been discussing having more children. The concept of even adopting a child has come up more frequently, and I’m typically the one to initiate the conversation,” Holmes shared with Robach on their “Amy & T.J.” podcast in September. “Her usual reaction is precisely what you just witnessed. She finds it amusing. She's laughing at me.”

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Robach explained that the notion made her chuckle, as she had been informed she was “no longer able to conceive” following her fight with breast cancer. (Robach received her diagnosis in 2013, endured eight cycles of chemotherapy, and underwent breast reconstruction surgery before achieving remission.)

“Indeed, I find it humorous, because hearing that at 40 was difficult. However, I’ve made peace with it and am content to have raised two children,” Robach stated. “I mean this sincerely — my daughters have grown up and moved out — but having Sabine nearby brings immense happiness. I truly value and genuinely anticipate and adore having that youthful innocence, that charm around. It’s wonderful.”

Holmes, on his end, remarked that the concept of establishing their “own family unit” resonated with him. He elaborated, “It extends beyond observing you with your daughters or you observing me with mine. It’s truly about being together and instinctively desiring to form a unique bond. And yes, such bonds can indeed be formed by bringing together various individuals and backgrounds.”