Janai Norman Departs ‘GMA Weekend’ Anchor Position
ABC News co-anchor Janai Norman is leaving Good Morning America Weekend after her contract expired. Filmogaz.com reports the network chose not to renew her deal.
Departure details
The move was first reported in Oliver Darcy’s Status newsletter. ABC has not announced a final air date for Norman.
It is also unclear whether she will stay at ABC in another role. No replacement has been named.
Career at ABC News
Norman joined ABC as an intern in 2011 and rose through newsroom ranks. She worked as a New York correspondent and appeared across ABC platforms.
She co-anchored World News Now and America This Morning earlier in her career. Norman later helped launch the second hour of Saturday GMA in October 2019.
GMA Weekend role
Norman served as a co-anchor of GMA Weekend alongside Whit Johnson and Gio Benitez. She also hosted the Pop News segment for the show.
She anchored ABC News Live Weekend on a rotating basis after the streaming expansion. She is 36 years old.
Other projects and reporting
- Host of the wildlife series Oh Baby! on ABC stations.
- Contributor to a Hulu special about mental health for Black women.
- Reported on high-profile stories, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal exit.
- Covered the death of Jeffrey Epstein and Hurricane Dorian’s aftermath.
Industry context
Norman’s exit arrives about three months after correspondent Matt Gutman left ABC. Gutman moved to CBS News as a high-profile hire for Bari Weiss.
Gutman had worked at ABC since 2008. His past roles included reporting for GMA, World News Tonight, Nightline, and 20/20.
Filmogaz.com will monitor developments and provide updates on Norman’s next steps. For now, fans and colleagues await details.
Janai Norman Departs ‘GMA Weekend’ Anchor Position has generated discussion about staffing shifts at ABC News.
