T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagicT.J. Holmesis opening up about the unexpected shoulder he leaned on amid the backlash from his relationship withAmy Robach.On Thursday’s episode of theAmy & T.J. Podcast, Holmes shared howMatt Jamesbecame an invaluable resource when it came to dealing with the fallout from his new relationship. The formerGMA3: What You Need to Knowco-anchor said Robach was a “witness” to how his bond with formerBachelorleading man had saved him from going down a dangerous path.“She was also a witness to every time I picked up the phone and said, ‘Hey, just heard from Matt. Lemme let you read this’ or ‘Hey, I got lunch,'” he said, before sharing how James, 32, was the first person outside of Robach, 51, to “set foot out with publicly.““We had Mexican a couple times at the spot and drive back to, we went for a run,” recalled Holmes, 46. He told James he now views him as a friend for life and will “inundate” him with texts if he doesn’t hear from him.“You were one of those who wouldn’t give up on me, who wouldn’t let me crawl under a rock. And, bro, while you know this, that handful of guys that meant everything to me,” he affirmed.Matt James.Bryan Steffy/GettyRobach returned Holmes’ sentiments and doubled down on how theBachelorNation alum’s support meant a lot to her partner.“Matt, you may not realize, and it sounds like you don’t, just how much you meant to T.J. during this past year. It was a huge source of comfort to know that someone cared and someone got it,” she said, noting how James' background in television gave him empathy about the effects of public scrutiny.“And it’s actually amplified in a lot of ways,” said Robach, “because everyone going through something private, whether it be a divorce or any sort of breakup or any sort of controversy is painful enough. But to have it amplified and the pressure of that is even more so.“Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes.Amy Robach/InstagramRobach and Holmes’ relationship became public knowledge in November 2022 after they werephotographed getting cozytogether at a New York City bar. Holmes and his estranged wifeMarilee Fiebigsettled their divorcea few weeks later, while Robach also finalized her divorce from actorAndrew Shuein March, perPage Six.Over time, the pair havebecome more comfortable showcasing their relationship, with many romantic outings bothat homeandabroad.Hours after the podcast dropped on Thursday, Robach sharedphotos from her 51st birthday celebrations with Holmesin New Orleans. Last month, the pairmade their red carpet-debut as a coupleat iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball 2023.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.iHeartRadio’sAmy and T.J.is available wherever podcasts are streamed.
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
T.J. Holmesis opening up about the unexpected shoulder he leaned on amid the backlash from his relationship withAmy Robach.On Thursday’s episode of theAmy & T.J. Podcast, Holmes shared howMatt Jamesbecame an invaluable resource when it came to dealing with the fallout from his new relationship. The formerGMA3: What You Need to Knowco-anchor said Robach was a “witness” to how his bond with formerBachelorleading man had saved him from going down a dangerous path.“She was also a witness to every time I picked up the phone and said, ‘Hey, just heard from Matt. Lemme let you read this’ or ‘Hey, I got lunch,'” he said, before sharing how James, 32, was the first person outside of Robach, 51, to “set foot out with publicly.““We had Mexican a couple times at the spot and drive back to, we went for a run,” recalled Holmes, 46. He told James he now views him as a friend for life and will “inundate” him with texts if he doesn’t hear from him.“You were one of those who wouldn’t give up on me, who wouldn’t let me crawl under a rock. And, bro, while you know this, that handful of guys that meant everything to me,” he affirmed.Matt James.Bryan Steffy/GettyRobach returned Holmes’ sentiments and doubled down on how theBachelorNation alum’s support meant a lot to her partner.“Matt, you may not realize, and it sounds like you don’t, just how much you meant to T.J. during this past year. It was a huge source of comfort to know that someone cared and someone got it,” she said, noting how James' background in television gave him empathy about the effects of public scrutiny.“And it’s actually amplified in a lot of ways,” said Robach, “because everyone going through something private, whether it be a divorce or any sort of breakup or any sort of controversy is painful enough. But to have it amplified and the pressure of that is even more so.“Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes.Amy Robach/InstagramRobach and Holmes’ relationship became public knowledge in November 2022 after they werephotographed getting cozytogether at a New York City bar. Holmes and his estranged wifeMarilee Fiebigsettled their divorcea few weeks later, while Robach also finalized her divorce from actorAndrew Shuein March, perPage Six.Over time, the pair havebecome more comfortable showcasing their relationship, with many romantic outings bothat homeandabroad.Hours after the podcast dropped on Thursday, Robach sharedphotos from her 51st birthday celebrations with Holmesin New Orleans. Last month, the pairmade their red carpet-debut as a coupleat iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball 2023.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.iHeartRadio’sAmy and T.J.is available wherever podcasts are streamed.
T.J. Holmesis opening up about the unexpected shoulder he leaned on amid the backlash from his relationship withAmy Robach.
On Thursday’s episode of theAmy & T.J. Podcast, Holmes shared howMatt Jamesbecame an invaluable resource when it came to dealing with the fallout from his new relationship. The formerGMA3: What You Need to Knowco-anchor said Robach was a “witness” to how his bond with formerBachelorleading man had saved him from going down a dangerous path.
“She was also a witness to every time I picked up the phone and said, ‘Hey, just heard from Matt. Lemme let you read this’ or ‘Hey, I got lunch,'” he said, before sharing how James, 32, was the first person outside of Robach, 51, to “set foot out with publicly.”
“We had Mexican a couple times at the spot and drive back to, we went for a run,” recalled Holmes, 46. He told James he now views him as a friend for life and will “inundate” him with texts if he doesn’t hear from him.
“You were one of those who wouldn’t give up on me, who wouldn’t let me crawl under a rock. And, bro, while you know this, that handful of guys that meant everything to me,” he affirmed.
Matt James.Bryan Steffy/Getty
Robach returned Holmes’ sentiments and doubled down on how theBachelorNation alum’s support meant a lot to her partner.
“Matt, you may not realize, and it sounds like you don’t, just how much you meant to T.J. during this past year. It was a huge source of comfort to know that someone cared and someone got it,” she said, noting how James' background in television gave him empathy about the effects of public scrutiny.
“And it’s actually amplified in a lot of ways,” said Robach, “because everyone going through something private, whether it be a divorce or any sort of breakup or any sort of controversy is painful enough. But to have it amplified and the pressure of that is even more so.”
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes.Amy Robach/Instagram
Amy Robach/Instagram
Robach and Holmes’ relationship became public knowledge in November 2022 after they werephotographed getting cozytogether at a New York City bar. Holmes and his estranged wifeMarilee Fiebigsettled their divorcea few weeks later, while Robach also finalized her divorce from actorAndrew Shuein March, perPage Six.
Over time, the pair havebecome more comfortable showcasing their relationship, with many romantic outings bothat homeandabroad.
Hours after the podcast dropped on Thursday, Robach sharedphotos from her 51st birthday celebrations with Holmesin New Orleans. Last month, the pairmade their red carpet-debut as a coupleat iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball 2023.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
iHeartRadio’sAmy and T.J.is available wherever podcasts are streamed.
source: people.com
