Exclusive | ABC News weighs major shakeup at Good Morning America after humiliating ratings loss to Today: sources

ABC News is weighing a major shakeup at “Good Morning America” after the iconic broadcast lost its No.1 ratings berth last season to NBC’s “The Today Show,” The Post has learned.During 2025-2026, “GMA” amassed 2.8 million total viewers and 477,000 viewers in the coveted 25-54 demo — while “Today” reeled in 2.9 million total viewers and 612,000 viewers in the demo.

It was the first time “Today” was top dog since the 2011-12 season — when Matt Lauer and Ann Curry were co-anchors.It didn’t help that “Today” captured a massive audience spike earlier this year as viewers followed the developing story of co-host Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother.“Today” also got a boost as NBC carried the Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl this year.But insiders also pointed to the fact that co-hosts Robin Roberts, Michael Strahan, and George Stephanopoulos are rarely on set together.

The trio is “never” in the studio at the same time, an ABC source noted, adding that “someone is always on vacation,” on assignment or working on another project, which has harmed viewership.“Anchors are the No.1 reason people watch,” the source said.

“Anchor chemistry is everything, but Robin and George detest each other and Robin is jealous of Michael.It’s palpable.

They don’t like each other.“They can’t afford to keep all those anchors,” the person added.Although their exact salaries could not be learned, sources said each host is making north of $15 million per year.Reports of a tense off-camera relationship between the anchors have been well-documented, but the source said it matters now because the ratings are sliding and parent company Disney is looking to trim costs.“They’re going to need to cut their salaries significantly — and no one wants to take a pay cut,” the insider said.However, another source familiar with the show said of the trio: “They’re the longest running anchor team and they’re the best at what they do a...