Janai Norman is officially stepping away from Good Morning America Weekend as the network decided not move forward with their relationship with her.
A trend we are continuing to see with Black women in the work place as well as Black journalists across the borad.
While ABC has yet to publicly confirm the move, Norman shared the news herself in an emotional Instagram video on Friday, revealing that her contract was not renewed.
“I hoped that we’d have more time, and it’s been hard on me that our time was cut short,” she said. “I have loved my job… it really breaks my heart that I don’t get to say goodbye.”
In the caption, she added: “I’ve read every message. And am deeply grateful for the love. More to come when the time is right.”
Norman had been a weekend anchor since 2022, joining co-anchors Whit Johnson and Gio Benitez, alongside meteorologist Somara Theodore. But her history with ABC News goes back even further—starting as an intern in 2011 before working her way up through roles on “Pop News,” “World News Now,” and “America This Morning.”
Her exit comes amid continued shifts within ABC’s morning lineup, including recent changes to GMA3 and a series of high-profile departures over the past few years.
Though her next move hasn’t been announced, Norman ended her message on a personal note—highlighting the upside of this unexpected transition.
“I have these three young kids, and I have worked weekends their whole lives… now they get more of me, and that is worth everything.”
No replacement has been announced yet.