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REPORT: ‘GMA3: What You Need to Know’ Survives Behind the Scenes Staffing Cuts Ending Speculation of a Replacement Series
GMA 3: What You Need to Know, the low rated third-hour spinoff show of Good Morning America which has undergone massive layoffs behind the scenes, leading to the possibility the show would be canceled, looks like it will live on to see another day, according to the New York Post.
During a all-hands on deck town hall meeting on Tuesday in New York, Almin Karamehmedovic, who took over as ABC News president last summer, reportedly assured the employees that were remaining, that his department, ABC news, had no intention of gutting completely GMA3 any further.
An NY Post sources shared, “The hour is not going away, the show is not going away and the anchors aren’t going away.” The series is co-anchored by Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan, who took over the show in 2023 following the scandal involving previous co-hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach.
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Back on March 9th, Michael Fairman TV reported, that ABC News gutted the staff of daytime series, GMA 3: What You Need to Know, including its executive producer Catherine McKenzie in a restructuring move where close to 200 jobs across ABC News and Disney Entertainment Networks were ended, and that the duties for the show would now fall on to the production team in charge of Good Morning America.
Executive producer Simone Swink will now oversee all “GMA”-branded shows across all time slots as the network said goodbye to GMA 3’s EP, Catherine McKenzie, who has been with the series since 2020.
In a memo send out by Karamehmedovic following the initial layoffs, the source said it read, in part: “The entire industry has been challenged, and restructuring the way we operate has, unfortunately, had an impact on some of our colleagues. As we look ahead, our mission is simple: straightforward journalism.”
With the current success of CBS launching Beyond the Gates, and it being the first soap opera on network television in 25 years, ABC did have an opportunity here to rethink its strategy in the long-term and perhaps replace GMA3 with a new soap or remount a version of All My Children or One Life to Live. Clearly, GMA3 is a much cheaper show to produce in the current climate, where budgets are key for daytime executives, while soaps are much more expensive to mount and continue.
So, what do you think of the report that GMA3 will conton the air? Did you hope it would be canceled? Comment below.
Good for them and those who still are employed at the talker.
I don’t watch GMA 3 and never did. Honestly, with GMA, other talk shows and way too many hours of local news (6.5 hours a day), I was hoping ABC would take the leap and reboot a former soap or develop a new soap, but nope. It’ll just be more boring news coverage.
WHO CARES,Does abc give you money to report about a dumb magazine show that took all my children away
GMA3 is the replacement for “The Chew”, the show which replaced AMC. GMA3, despite its misgivings, is not to blame for AMC’s cancellation.
All my hopes for a OLTL reboot are once again dashed. Thanks for the big tease ABC !
ABC can choke on it, They will never bring back a new soap. General Hospital will be cancelled sooner than later. Quit watching 1 year ago. I watch Beyond The Gates Y&R and Days Of Our Lives.
Not interested, will never watch it!
We know they are not in the business of soaps everyone get used to it CBS is the only network invested as many fans gh has ABC is not behind it and GMA is the absolute worst of all of the daily news programs within 30 minutes of the first hour it’s all fluff
Literally, nobody except hopeful soap fans speculated GMA3 was going away. If ABC wanted the show to go away, it would have been canceled. Cutting the budget showed they were trying to save it, as was perfectly obvious to everyone except those still mourning AMC and OLTL.
While I don’t want anyone to lose their jobs, GMA3 is really not needed. Another soap would’ve been amazing, especially considering how well Beyond The Gates is doing. You can tell the network and the NAACP are behind it. The promos, the writing is a BREATH of fresh air! Compared to Y&R where the stories move at a snails pace, BTG is totally the opposite.
I wish Y&R would axe Josh Griffith and don’t even get me started on B&B.
I am still not convinced another successful soap or scripted drama can’t be done again during daytime hours. Maybe 30 minutes instead of an hour. Please no more game or talk shows. It’s great Beyond the Gates is doing so well so far.
CBS and Paramount Plus please consider doing a one week return to Oakdale or Springfield series for streaming with some of our old soap stars to give us some closure. I know when the Talk had on the cast of As the World Turns or Guiding Light on it was some of the talk shows highest rated episodes. You did it with Star Trek and it worked out well.
Our ABC Station here in Miami Florida WPLG will be loosing ABC in August 2025 due to ABC not willing to contract negotiations by refusing any increase in payments.
WPLG han been with ABC for over 65 years!
I think they will rethink Gma give sometime Abc soap will back
Sad news as this would be a great opportunity to bring on another soap. GMA3 is a ratings nightmare.
Absolutely they should consider putting outlet and amc back in that time slot
The new GMA3 is AWFUL Embarrassed for you! The best part of GMA3 was the medical advice and medical issues. Just now, awkward transition to Breaking News. The people on the set are news people (except for pop girl). Have some control, they could have tossed to special report. So sloppy and unprofessional. Hasn’t been the same for some time now. And now, it’s off the rails!!!!
Where is Dr. Sutton? We all including his colleagues looked forward to Dr. Sutton sharing important and very useful medical information and advice. You engaged the audience with individuals writing with medical questions and concerns. It really is or was the only real medical communication the public is getting about medical health including disease alerts, the latest medical studies, proactive or preventive care, the list is endless. Please bring him back.
Days of our Lives long-running cast member James Reynolds revealed on the November 10 edition of Entertainment Tonight that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and his character of Abe Carver will now be going through an on-screen Parkinson’s battle as well.
Speaking with ET’s Nischelle Turner, the 80-year-old actor and Daytime Emmy winner shared how he attempted to hide the warning signs dating back to 15-20 years ago when he would have, “What they call the hallucinations. My wife (Lissa) would say, ‘You were hitting me last night in bed,’ and I would say, ‘What?!’ I was having these really horrible dreams.” Reynolds also added that he realized falling out of bed was an early symptom of Parkinson’s too.
Discussing the on-going tremors that have become more noticeable over time especially in hands, James shared that when he finally told the Days of our Lives cast they were nothing but “extraordinarily helpful and supportive.”
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SCREEN LIFE TO MIRROR REAL LIFE
Now with DAYS about to launch into Abe’s Parkinson’s storyline, Reynolds hopes that he can turn his experience into something positive by encouraging others facing the disease to keep fighting. During the sit-down, Reynolds co-star Jackée Harry (Paulina Price) recalls her reaction to learning of Reynolds’ real-life diagnosis and how she has continued to search for new treatments to inform James about.
Although Parkinson’s disease currently has no cure, there are medications and treatments can help those manage symptoms and improve quality of life. The condition progresses at a different pace from individual to individual.
As discussed in his conversation with ET, Reynolds cited Michael J. Fox and Alan Alda as two high-profile celebrities who have brought awareness to the disease.
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In story on DAYS, Abe in recent weeks had been experiencing tremors which led to seek help and a diagnosis Dr. Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans). Soon Abe and others will find out of his battle with Parkinson’s. Although on the promo for this week’s DAYS, Abe is seen telling Kayla, that he will do something, “when the time is right.”
James Reynolds is one of the most prolific performers, being the longest-running Black Actor in a role on a television series, not to mention his aforementioned Lead Actor Daytime Emmy win in 2018, and being inducted in 2025 into the Daytime Emmy Gold and Silver Society of honorees.
You can check out James’ in-depth conversation on his Parkinson’s diagnosis below.
Share your thoughts for James after learning of his health battle, and what do you think of Days of our Lives incorporating the disease into Abe Carver’s Salem storyline? Let us know in the comment section.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards red carpet arrivals featured many a leading man from your favorite soaps, plus the younger stars and veteran actors you’ve come to love.
The gents were definitely about the bowties this year, plus fashion-forward trends, classic suit and tux looks, or sport jacket and no tie. There were a myriad of fashion choices on display from the one thing the soaps are usually known for, ‘hot’ guys.
This year for the first time the red carpet featured the cast of Beyond the Gates who were eligible for Daytime Emmy competition for the first time in their young history, bringing fresh faces and new vibes to the festivities.
LEADING MEN, VETERAN STARS AND NEWCOMERS STRIKE A POSE
Many of this year’s nominees who went on to become eventual winners, previous Emmy winners, and more, took to the carpet to strike a pose for the paparazzi in attendance.
Some of the standout looks came from (pictured above): Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, General Hospital) in traditional black tux with a sheen, Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton, The Bold and the Beautiful), Giovanni Mazza (Gio Palmieri), Jibre Hordges (Jacob Hawthorne, Beyond the Gates) and Michael Graziadei (Daniel Romalotti, The Young and the Restless), all wearing tuxes, suits or sportcoat and trousers with a bowtie, plus now two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) who gave us that stellar jacket and more relaxed vibe for the carpet.
Now below, check out the other actors who made an impression with red carpet fashion at the Daytime Emmy Awards this past Friday night.
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Days of our Lives and Brilliant Minds alum, Al Calderon (ex-Javi Hernandez), a Daytime Emmy nominee in light green suit.
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Beyond the Gates’ Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson) had it put together from head to toe making his first appearance at a Daytime Emmy red carpet.
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The icon, Y&R’s Eric Braeden, a nominee this year for Lead Actor for his performances as Victor Newman took to the red carpet alongside his granddaughter, but took a moment to pose solo for the cameras.
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Alex Cheeks who plays Donnell McBride on Beyond the Gates took to the carpet in this blue suit with brooch.
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General Hospital’s Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri) entering the red carpet from the street stylin’ in blue jacket and white sneakers.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Harrison Cone (Deke Sharpe) bringing the on-trend fashion to the Emmys, as well as he would as the young fashion designer at Logan!
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General Hospital’s Sawandi Wilson (Dr. Isaiah Gannon) in velvet red tuxedo stood out on the red carpet.
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Last year’s Lead Actor Daytime Emmy winner, Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis, Days of our Lives) returned this year to present several awards on-stage and hit the red carpet in very stylish black kilt.
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Days of our Lives’ newest leading man, Kyle Pryor made his debut on the Daytime Emmy red carpet. He premieres tomorrow on the November 2nd episode of the Peacock streaming soap operas as Dominik Marino.
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Beyond the Gates star, Sean Freeman (Andre Richardson) always looks super cool. This time in white jacket and packets making a fashion statement on his first Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Crew Morrow (Will Spencer) opted for a jean jacket and black sheen jeans to take to the carpet, but still bringing the swag.
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Days of our Lives alum Christopher Sean (Paul Narita), a nominee for Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series took to the red carpet in beautiful blue.
So, which men do you think were looking good? Did the actors bring it to the red carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmys red carpet was filled with the leading ladies of soap opera, with an array of styles, looks and fashion trends: from bright vibrant colored gowns, plenty of sequins, pantsuits, retro looks, to fashion-forward and more.
From many an Emmy newcomer to the carpet with the stars of Beyond the Gates making their first-ever appearances on daytime’s biggest night, to veteran fan favorites, to the nominees and the guest stars, these women walked the carpet showing off their 2026 fashion sensibilities to the paparazzi.
Let’s take a look at some of the noteworthy looks starting with pictured above: Beyond the Gates star and now Emmy winner, Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas), Days of our Lives’ Abigail Klein (Stephanie Johnson), and Sal Stowers (Lani Price Grant), General Hospital’s Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Tait) and alum and nominee Eva LaRue (ex-Natalia Rogers Ramirez).
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Now below, check out some of the other red carpet looks from the actresses of Beyond the Gates, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless, and then you can let us know in the comment section the answer to our question, “Who’s got the look?”
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General Hospital’s Amanda Setton, a first-time Emmy nominee for her work as Brook Lynn Quartermaine, looked beautiful in burgundy.
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The Belle of the Ball: Beyond the Gates star Tamara Tunie wowed the red carpet, and later took home her first Lead Actress Daytime Emmy for her role as Anita Dupree.
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Y&R star, Hayley Erin (Claire) look stylish and in the popular burgundy dress color trend on the carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kelly Kruger (Serena Baldwin) dressed in black and brought elegance to the carpet.
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Y&R star, Christel Khalil (Lily Winters) looked stunning in this olive green dress and matching handbag and earrings.
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General Hospital’s Alexa Havins (Lulu Spencer) also dressed in sophisticated black with embroidered top and sarong dress.
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Days of our Lives’ Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez), who always wows on the carpet, did so again this year in a pearl white gown.
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Beyond the Gates’ Rhonni Rose Mantilla’s (Chelsea Hamilton) in a cobalt blue dress making her first appearance on a Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kristen Vaganos (Molly Lansing-Davis) in a pale peach dress took to the Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Braedyn Bruner (Emma Drake), a first-time Daytime Emmy nominee, showed youth with elegance.
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General Hospital’s Maura West (Ava Jerome) and Cynthia Watros (Nina Reeves), both past Lead Actress Daytime Emmy winners, were on-hand to root on this year’s nominee in the category and for their show, which ultimately won Outstanding Drama Series.
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Three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) of The Young and the Restless definitely had people turning heads during the red carpet arrivals.
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Y&R’s Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson) took to the red carpet also in a black dress with her latest hairstyle!
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The one and only Finola Hughes (Anna Devane, General Hospital) opted for a sleek, yet comfortable style for the 2026 Daytime Emmys.
So, who do you think wore it best from the women on this year’s Daytime Emmys Red Carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
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