Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes Have Married in Private Arkansas Wedding After Tumultuous Road to ‘I Do’
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are officially husband and wife. The former Good Morning America cohosts, whose relationship sparked headlines and scandal, tied the knot in a private wedding in Arkansas on September 19. A county clerk confirmed the nuptials to Us Weekly, and People first reported the news. The ceremony took place in Washington County, one day after the couple applied for a marriage license. The document was registered with the county clerk’s office on Tuesday, October 13.
The setting was meaningful: Holmes, 49, was born in West Memphis and attended the University of Arkansas, which is located in Fayetteville, the county seat of Washington County. For a couple who have spent much of their romance under the glare of public scrutiny, choosing a location with personal roots but relative privacy seems fitting. Us Weekly has reached out to a representative for the couple for additional comment.
Robach, 53, and Holmes have come a long way since their relationship first became public in November 2022. At the time, both were still married to other people. Robach was married to Andrew Shue, while Holmes was married to Marilee Fiebig. Photographs of the two getting cozy on multiple outings that month led to widespread speculation about infidelity. The journalists denied the rumors, but the controversy was impossible to contain. In January 2023, ABC cut ties with both Robach and Holmes, ending their tenure at GMA3, where they had become beloved coanchors.
The professional fallout was significant, but the personal connection endured. By the end of 2023, both Robach and Holmes had finalized their respective divorces. Adding another layer of tabloid intrigue, Shue and Fiebig later began dating each other, with news of their romance surfacing in December 2023. The unusual twist only heightened public fascination with all four individuals involved.
Through it all, Robach and Holmes continued to build a life together. They launched a podcast called “Amy and T.J.” on iHeartRadio, where they have spoken candidly about their relationship, the scandal, and their plans for the future. It was on that podcast, in October 2025, that they announced their engagement. Holmes revealed that they had “been engaged for just about a month” and explained why they chose to share the news directly with listeners. “We wanted to let you all know before anybody else was able to; we’ve learned that lesson, I guess, in the past about our relationship,” he said.
Robach, who is the mother of daughters Ava and Annalise from her marriage to Tim McIntosh, teased that she had been wearing her engagement ring in public for weeks before the announcement. Holmes, who shares daughter Brianna and son Jaiden with ex-wife Amy Ferson and daughter Sabine with Fiebig, added that the couple hadn’t “been keeping it a secret, but nobody’s asked.” The lighthearted comments offered a glimpse into how comfortable the pair had become with their status as a public couple.
Shortly after the engagement news broke, a source gave Us Weekly insight into what the couple wanted for their wedding. They had reportedly thrown a small private party with their closest friends and family, during which they shared the news of their engagement. “And there will be a wedding,” the insider said. The source also emphasized that Robach and Holmes wanted to keep the celebration as private as possible, with no more than 100 guests. “They want to spend their lives together and see themselves as each other’s forever,” the insider shared. “They are taking marriage seriously and want to say their vows in front of their friends and family.”
By November 2025, reports indicated that the couple was exploring a destination wedding specifically to avoid a media frenzy. “They don’t want their wedding to be about that,” an insider said. “They want it to be small and intimate and only want 50 to 100 guests at the most.” The decision to marry in Arkansas may have been a departure from those earlier destination wedding plans, but it aligned with their desire for intimacy and meaning. Washington County, in the northwest corner of the state, is known for its scenic Ozark landscape and the bustling college town of Fayetteville, where Holmes spent his university years. For a couple who have navigated intense public interest, exchanging vows in a place tied to Holmes’ personal history may have provided the grounded, private atmosphere they were seeking.
The wedding also marks a significant milestone in both of their personal histories. This is the third marriage for both Robach and Holmes. Robach was married to McIntosh from 1996 to 2008 and to Shue from 2010 to 2023. Holmes was married to Ferson from 2004 to 2007 and to Fiebig from 2010 to 2023. Their journey to the altar has been anything but conventional, but they have repeatedly said they are committed to making their relationship work. Their podcast has given them a platform to address rumors, share their side of the story, and connect with listeners who have followed their journey.
Now, with the wedding behind them, Robach and Holmes start a new chapter as a married couple. They have five children between them, and blending their family has been an important part of their relationship. While they have not yet publicly shared photos or details from the ceremony, the confirmation of their marriage was met with an outpouring of support from fans who have rooted for them since they went public.
The road to “I do” was not easy. The couple faced professional consequences, public judgment, and complex personal transitions. But through every challenge, they chose each other. Their private wedding in Arkansas is a testament to the life they have built together—one that began in the public eye but has found its footing in private moments, shared struggles, and a commitment to move forward.
As they settle into married life, Robach and Holmes can finally leave behind the headlines that once defined them and embrace the future they have worked so hard to create. Their love story is no longer just a tabloid saga; it is a marriage. And while the wedding may have been private, the joy of their new beginning is sure to be felt by everyone who has followed them along the way.
