ABC’s morning show spinoff, GMA3, has been through a series of anchor changes that have left viewers questioning the show’s future. The show originally debuted in 2018 as a replacement for The Chew and was hosted by Michael Strahan and Sara Haines. However, after Haines went on maternity leave in 2019, Keke Palmer filled in as a cohost before becoming a full-time coanchor.
During the coronavirus pandemic, GMA3 was put on pause before returning with a headline-driven format. Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes took over as hosts in 2020, but their departure in 2023 following a scandal led to a series of temporary hosts including Rhiannon Ally, DeMarco Morgan, and Gio Benitez. Eva Pilgrim also stepped in as a temporary cohost before becoming a permanent successor in 2023 alongside Jennifer Ashton and Morgan.
However, a series of layoffs in 2025 led to Morgan and Pilgrim’s exits from the show. In June 2025, GMA3 underwent a rebranding in an effort to align the show more closely with Good Morning America’s lineup. Following Pilgrim’s departure to Inside Edition, there were concerns among viewers about the future of the show and who would be taking over as hosts.
ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic announced in a memo that Morgan was leaving the show and the company to begin a new journey. The show’s future remains uncertain as speculation swirls about potential replacements for Pilgrim and Morgan. There have been talks of moving weekend host Benitez and weekday broadcaster Ginger Zee to GMA3, as well as the possibility of Good Morning America hosts like George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, and Michael Strahan playing a more active role in the spinoff.
As viewers eagerly await more updates on the future of GMA3, it remains to be seen who will take over as the new hosts and how the show will continue to evolve in the ever-changing landscape of morning television. Stay tuned for more developments as the story unfolds.
