ABC Shakeup Sends Shockwaves Through GMA — No One Is Safe

Good Morning America fans, brace yourselves—major changes are brewing at ABC, and no one is off the chopping block.

Insiders say the network is on the verge of a sweeping restructuring, and the effects could be felt sooner than you think. At the center of the storm? GMA3 co-anchors DeMarco Morgan and Eva Pilgrim, who may not be sticking around much longer. And they’re not the only ones nervously awaiting their fate.

The shakeup began quietly in March, when ABC News president Almin Karamehmedovic sent a memo to staffers warning of “big changes.” While the message tried to reassure employees about the network’s direction, it also hinted at deep structural moves—specifically, a potential merger of long-running shows 20/20 and Nightline, and consolidation within the Good Morning America family.

But the whispers inside the newsroom have grown louder. According to a recent report from the New York Post, Morgan and Pilgrim may be pushed out of their GMA3 roles by the end of the summer. This follows the high-profile departure of previous anchors TJ Holmes and Amy Robach after their workplace affair scandal forced ABC’s hand in reshuffling the afternoon hour.

Since then, GMA3 has struggled to regain its rhythm—and its audience. Some staffers reportedly blame the fallout from Holmes and Robach’s drama for the current wave of uncertainty and layoffs. One insider didn’t mince words, calling the situation “a nightmare.”

The idea that GMA3 might not survive the summer has thrown the entire Good Morning America franchise into a state of unease. Even long-established names like Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts, and George Stephanopoulos are watching with caution. Though a network spokesperson insists the third hour of GMA is “a valued part of the franchise” and claims that familiar faces will “continue to be featured,” nothing feels set in stone.

The spokesperson also said ABC is working to “unify all day parts under the GMA umbrella,” which only deepens the mystery around what’s actually in store. Unification could mean more crossovers with the main GMA hosts—or it could mean significant role changes or replacements.

What’s clear is that ABC is under pressure. In today’s hyper-competitive media landscape, even long-standing institutions like Good Morning America are being forced to evolve rapidly. With streaming platforms, social media news cycles, and younger viewers tuning out traditional daytime programming, legacy networks are scrambling to stay relevant and profitable.

So what happens next?

For now, DeMarco Morgan and Eva Pilgrim are still in their seats—but for how long, no one can say. Staffers are preparing for more cuts. Viewers are noticing the tension. And even marquee names like Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos are keeping their options open.

ABC hasn’t officially confirmed any departures, but the writing seems to be on the wall: change is coming, and fast.

Whether this will breathe new life into the network or alienate longtime fans remains to be seen. One thing’s certain: GMA’s third hour is under the microscope, and the summer ahead could redefine the future of America’s favorite morning show.