Janai Norman Leaves GMA: Next Move Awaited

0:00It's April 7, entertainment and celebrity news today starts now, AI-powered and spotlight ready. I'm Corey with the story. Janine Norman, the 36-year-old weekend anchor for Good Morning America, just confirmed she's stepping away from the ABC show. She shared the news in an emotional Instagram video on Saturday, April 4, after her contract expired without renewal. Earlier this week, on Thursday, April 2, a newsletter reported a split and sources say she'd known since early March, but stay professional. On air, until the story leaked, then ABC pulled her abruptly, even though her deal runs till early May. Norman opened up about her heartbreak over not getting a proper goodbye, but she's pumped to finally spend more time with her three young kids, who've only known her working weekends, their whole lives. Fans flutter her with support and she's grateful for every message. Her former co-anchor Kenneth Moton hit up X with major props, celebrating her 15 years at the network, where she started as an intern back in, 2011.

1:02She co-anchored weekend GMA with Whit Johnson and Geobanitas, plus did stints on world news now, and helped launch Saturday's second hour. Word is more details coming soon, so keep an eye out for Janine's next move. She's thriving and ready to light up whatever's next.