The much-anticipated podcast debut of T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach took an unexpected turn as news broke that their exes, Marilee Fiebig and Andrew Shue, are romantically involved. While the scandalous relationship between their former partners garnered attention, Robach is reportedly upset, believing that Shue intentionally timed the revelation to coincide with the podcast launch.
According to a source, Robach is “livid” with Page Six and her ex-husband Shue, suspecting that he orchestrated the news to steal the spotlight from her podcast debut. The source added that Robach feels her ex is trying to overshadow her success.
Although some suggest that Shue wouldn’t leak such a story, describing him as private and not seeking the spotlight, the situation has certainly created a stir around Holmes and Robach’s podcast. An industry insider noted that Holmes and Robach might need to address the story of their exes dating to stay relevant in the news cycle.
The podcast premiered on the first anniversary of Holmes and Robach being ousted from their roles anchoring the third hour of ABC News’ “Good Morning America.” However, the attention on their exes’ relationship has cast a shadow over their podcast debut.
Meanwhile, sources claim that Robach’s friends find her podcast off-putting, describing it as narcissistic. One insider criticized the duo’s self-importance and their belief that everyone is rooting for them, calling it tone-deaf. The podcast’s first episode featured Robach discussing the fallout from her affair with support from friends, including Sara Haines of “The View.”
Despite concerns about Haines’ job security, a network insider reassured that her position is not in jeopardy for expressing concern for her friend during a difficult time. In the podcast, Robach praised Haines for being a source of support and revealed that she had been a constant presence, even when Robach didn’t respond.
Holmes, on the other hand, admitted to coping with the scandal by consuming vodka and edibles. While this revelation may surprise some, sources suggest that such behavior isn’t entirely out of character for the former news anchor.
In response to the unexpected turn of events, Holmes posted a photo of himself and Robach with lyrics from gospel artist Fred Hammond, expressing confidence that no weapon formed against them would prosper. Whether this was a response to their exes’ relationship overshadowing their podcast launch remains unclear.
