George Stephanopoulos has been absent from recent episodes of Good Morning America (GMA), which has made many of his fans wonder if he is actually leaving the show.
But that’s not the case at all; the popular anchor hasn’t announced his departure yet. The truth is George is just taking some time off due to his personal loss.
Key Takeaways
- George Stephanopoulos isn’t leaving GMA; he is possibly taking time off due to his father’s unfortunate demise.
- The talented host didn’t announce his father’s demise to the public.
- His wife, Ali Wentworth, announced the news to the public.
However, George is not the only one who is absent from GMA. His fellow co-hosts, Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts, were also absent.
Robin has yet to announce the reason behind why she is missing from the show.
On the other hand, George’s colleague Michael Strahan has been absent since December 2023.
His absence is due to his desire to spend time with his longtime girlfriend Kayla Quick and his twin daughters Sophia and Isabella.
He is currently enjoying his vacation with the family.
Now, let’s talk about why George Stephanopoulos is missing from the show.
Why Is George Stephanopoulos Missing From GMA? Where Is He Now?
While George hasn’t explicitly revealed why he is missing from the show, we can guess that the reason is his father’s demise.
On June 19, 2024, the brilliant host lost his father, Rev. Dr. Robert G. Stephanopoulos, at the age of 89.
George didn’t provide any details about his father’s demise.
He had even made an appearance in the show after the tragic events.
In fact, it was his wife, Ali Wentworth, who broke the news of his demise to the public.
While remembering her father-in-law, she wrote,
Reverend Robert George Stephanopoulos, PhD, Dean Emeritus Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity passed away on June 19th
Ali Wentworth
She further added,
He was my father-in-law, and I loved him dearly. He married us. He laughed with us. He debated our daughters. He praised my Thanksgiving turkey. He loved ice cream. He was everyone’s council. He married or baptized almost every Greek on the eastern seaboard. He was held in the highest regard. He will be missed by so many. Sagapo Father Bob.
Ali Wentworth
Now, George has lost both of his parents, as one year back, he lost his mother as well.
George and his family might be in Ohio currently arranging the funeral service for his father.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- George’s father, Robert, worked for the church for over 50 years.
- The talented host has roots in Greece.
