Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes Considered Marriage Long Before Their Public Engagement
Long before Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes publicly revealed their engagement in 2025, they had already deliberated on the prospect of tying the knot.
These former presenters of Good Morning America garnered significant media attention in November 2022 after being seen together intimately several times, all while still wed to their respective partners. (Robach was then married to ex-husband Andrew Shue, and Holmes to ex-wife Marilee Fiebig.)
Roughly a year following their dismissal from GMA3 due to the controversy, Robach and Holmes launched their “Amy & T.J.” podcast, using the platform to speak candidly about their romance and the idea of marrying.
“We are thinking about it,” Robach stated in December 2023. “My point is this: We didn't begin this partnership for amusement or with an attitude of, ‘Let’s just wait and see.’ Our commitment stemmed from an intention to share our futures. Therefore, whether we formalize it with some legal, well, I’m not sure, seal on it.”
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The couple, Robach and Holmes, made their engagement public in October 2025.
“We want to let everyone know that we are engaged, and this has been the case for approximately a month,” Robach revealed during an episode of the “Amy & TJ” podcast.
“Our aim was to inform you personally before anyone else could,” Holmes further explained. ”I suppose we’ve learned from previous experiences regarding our relationship.”
Continue reading to discover previous statements Robach and Holmes made concerning marriage before their engagement in 2025:
December 2023
On an installment of their “Amy & T.J.” podcast, Robach conveyed that getting married was “being thought about” and emphasized that their “relationship was not pursued for mere amusement.”
“We began this connection with the intention of coexisting for the remainder of our days,” she clarified, also noting they weren't “hastening” or “expediting” their journey to matrimony. “However, there’s an undeniable feeling, I understand it, a longing I can’t articulate, but I do wish to spend the rest of my life with you, that much I can affirm. It’s an option we’re considering.”
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Holmes concurred with Robach, lightheartedly remarking that he desires to wed her “partially due to your age of 50 and my 46. And I’m quite weary of referring to a 50-year-old lady as my girlfriend.”
“That merely sounds absurd,” he commented, prompting Robach to respond, “I appreciate you mentioning our age gap.”
April 2024
During an installment of the “Amy & T.J.” podcast, Robach mentioned they were “yet to decide” regarding a possible wedding.
“I believe we are still contemplating the extent of our commitment, whether it involves legal ties or not, that remains an open discussion,” she clarified. “However, on a mental and emotional level, we have unequivocally agreed to dedicate ourselves to one another. … We haven't settled the matter of marriage at this point.”
Holmes appeared perplexed by his partner's remark at the time, inquiring, “What is implied by, ‘We haven’t figured it out’? Are you suggesting you haven’t made a choice?”
Robach confirmed with a “yes,” clarifying her desire to remain with Holmes for the “duration of her existence” and her eventual wish to cohabitate with him “at the appropriate moment.”
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“It doesn't need to happen today, tomorrow, or in the coming year, but ultimately, I envision us living together,” she expressed. “I desire a lifelong companion. I want someone by my side. Indeed, I enjoy our nights and mornings together.”
Robach proceeded to suggest that matrimony might offer a misleading “sense of security” and that “separating becomes significantly more challenging once married.”
“Consequently, during difficult periods, or when unfortunate or arduous events occur, it’s considerably simpler to leave if no legal obligations require resolution,” she disclosed. “I recognize that isn't my primary motivation for remaining with someone, but there exists this perception, this feeling of assurance, ‘Since it’s an added difficulty, perhaps we will both persevere.’”
Holmes interrupted, noting, “Is that not precisely contrary to what you’d wish? ‘I'm only staying with you because leaving is complicated.’”
Robach clarified that this was not her desired approach for “maintaining a relationship” with Holmes.
“My mind still tends towards that thought. I’m simply acknowledging it,” she confessed. “I’m not suggesting it’s logical, but I’m merely stating there’s an aspect to it where I can declare, ‘He’s my husband and I’m his wife.’ It gives a greater sense of formality and authenticity, even if that isn't strictly true, as our life experiences have shown otherwise.”
Holmes conceded, remarking that “refraining from marriage represents almost a deeper dedication since one could depart at any moment.”
December 2024
On a segment of their “Amy & T.J.” podcast, Robach disclosed her wish for their nuptials to take place in autumn. Holmes further stated that he envisioned them becoming a married couple “in the near future.”
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“My assertion comes from my private discussions with the bride-to-be,” he conveyed. “I state this because we are not in the phase of figuring things out. We aren't attempting to discern if we wish to remain a couple. We’re not conducting a test run to check if this arrangement is viable. That is simply not our current stage.”
Holmes communicated that a “resolution has been reached” regarding his and Robach's perpetual togetherness.
“Our marriage, when it occurs, will be a natural outcome of our journey. And it is approaching,” he elucidated.
Robach indicated that while they had “conversations about marriage,” they had not specifically addressed the wedding ceremony itself.
“And a distinction exists between those two concepts,” she elucidated.
