Janai Norman Exits ABC's Good Morning America

Janai Norman, the longtime co-anchor of ABC's Good Morning America weekend edition, announced her abrupt departure from the network after more than a decade of service, expressing disappointment over the sudden end to her tenure. The 36-year-old journalist shared the news in an emotional video posted to Instagram on April 6, 2026, following reports that ABC had decided not to renew her contract, which was set to expire in early May.

Norman, who had co-anchored the Saturday and Sunday broadcasts alongside Whit Johnson and Gio Benitez since 2022, learned of the non-renewal in early March but continued her duties professionally until the information became public earlier in the month. Once details surfaced, her on-air appearances ended immediately, depriving her of a planned farewell. In the video, she addressed viewers directly, saying, "I hope that we'd have more time. It's been hard on me that our time was cut short. I have loved my job. It has been a joy to connect with my coworkers and with viewers, to help keep you informed and entertained, and to create this community."

The departure marks the end of a career that began at ABC in 2011 as an intern with NewsOne, where Norman...