GOOD Morning America fans claimed that Janai Norman should get "combat pay for putting up" with Whit Johnson after the "rude" joke made during the new host's debut.
On July 5th, Janai, 32, became named as the new co-anchor for the weekend edition of Good Morning America.
Whit Johnson has been co-anchor of the weekend editions of GMA since September 2018.
During the morning show, Janai was on the news desk alongside Whit and news anchor Eva Pilgrim.
When Janai made her debut on her ABC show, viewers claimed they noticed a spark of tension between the anchors.
Whit turned to his co-anchor and said: "This is like the TV equivalent of putting a ring on it.”
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His comment was a reference to promising something like an engagement or wedding ring.
THE COMMENTS
GMA fans slammed Whit's "rude" comment while praising Janai's "first day" on the morning show.
One fan said: "Was that already a rude comment coming from Whit? Come on it's just her first day!
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"What if she doesn't want a ring? Ugh men!"
Another fan said: Yes, congratulations to @janai!
"Unlike Whit, love her bright smile and warmth. Her personality comes right through the screen into my living room!"
A third fan mentioned: "@janai Ohhh! Please tell me you are getting combat pay for working with @WhitJohnson! Congrats!"
A fourth person chimed in: "Congratulations Janai!! You came a long way from ATM!! Used to watch you there."
'SHE'S FAMILY'
After the July 4th weekend, Whit previously tweeted: " Thrilled to officially welcome Janai to the anchor desk for weekend GMA.
"If you’ve been watching, you know Janai’s more than a colleague or friend…she’s family.
"A dedicated and dynamic storyteller overflowing with passion and warmth. So happy for you Janai!"
HER PERSONAL LIFE
The 32-year-old anchor is married to her husband Eli Norman.
The couple became engaged back in April 2017.
Since then, Jani and Eli have welcomed two children into their lives.
They had their second child together back in April 2020.
Janai previously worked in Oklahoma and Florida before landing at ABC in New York City.
Prior to her time at GMA, she worked as a multi-platform reporter for ABC.
In May 2022, she appeared on the Hulu special, Breaking the Mental Health Stigma for Black Women.
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