George Stephanopoulos on the Brink at ‘GMA’ After Humiliating Trump Apology

In a shocking turn of events, George Stephanopoulos, the seasoned co-host of “Good Morning America” (GMA), finds himself in hot water following a forced apology to President Donald Trump. Insiders reveal that Stephanopoulos has been “miserable” since the incident, igniting fierce speculation about his imminent departure and who might step into his coveted role.

The controversy erupted when Stephanopoulos erroneously declared on-air that President Trump was “found liable for rape” in journalist E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit. In reality, the court ruled Trump liable for sexual abuse, not rape. This glaring misstep led to a defamation lawsuit against ABC’s parent company, Disney, culminating in a settlement that compelled Stephanopoulos to issue a public apology—a move that sources say left him deeply humiliated.

“It’s been emasculating for him,” an insider disclosed. “George seems miserable. He’s a dead man walking. It’s just a matter of time.”

Despite these damning reports, a network source countered, asserting, “Anyone watching ‘GMA’ can see he’s still engaged and committed. He’s happy to be here.” However, the prevailing sentiment within the network suggests otherwise.

Financial strains add fuel to the fire, with Disney reportedly dishing out a staggering $75 million annually for Stephanopoulos and co-hosts Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan. Given the declining TV ratings, the company may be eager to cut costs. Rumors are swirling that Stephanopoulos could be relegated to a lesser role, focusing on special projects rather than his high-profile morning slot.

The burning question remains: Who will fill the potential void? Insiders suggest that Roberts might leverage her influence to promote “GMA” weekend anchor Gio Benitez. “Robin calls the shots at ‘GMA,'” an ABC source revealed, noting Benitez’s close ties with Roberts and her wife, Amber Laign. Benitez even attended a recent event celebrating Roberts’ new movie project, signaling his favorable standing.

Another name making the rounds is Will Reeve, son of the legendary “Superman” actor Christopher Reeve. “If you could put Superman’s son on ‘GMA,’ why wouldn’t you?” a source quipped. Additionally, NBC’s Willie Geist has been mentioned in the rumor mill, though some speculate that ABC might opt for a more cost-effective newsreader to round out the team.

Compounding the turmoil, “GMA” has been losing its grip on morning show supremacy, trailing behind NBC’s “Today” since the fall. In late January, “Today” attracted 2.7 million viewers, edging out “GMA’s” 2.66 million. The coveted 25-54 demographic posed an even greater challenge, with “GMA” lagging by nearly 250,000 viewers.

Although Stephanopoulos recently renewed his contract, industry veterans aren’t convinced of his job security. “It’s the Disney way,” a former executive remarked. “They re-sign your contract, then they move you out.”

With ratings plummeting and internal tensions escalating, the pressing question looms: Will ABC stand by Stephanopoulos, or is his reign at “GMA” nearing its dramatic conclusion?