Janai Norman got candid about what life has really been like since abruptly leaving GMA in April 2026.
The journalist has been focusing on her family, as she shared an adorable video of all three of her children playing the piano, and she captioned the post: “There’s something about the little ones,” with a laughing emoji.
Her youngest, Earthside, was born in 2023, her middle child in 2020, and her oldest in 2017, however, the reporter decided not to publicly disclose her eldest children’s names. Janai has been married to Eli Norman since 2018.
Fans react
Her fans loved the wholesome clips, as they flocked to the comments to cheer the family on. One person wrote: “Aww so adorable. How nice you can actually enjoy the little moments with them. Hope you are doing well.”
Janai replied: “I am doing well. I’ve been really soaking in the little moments.” A second fan added: “They’ll be getting a lot more mommy time now,” as Janai responded: “A whole lot more.”
© InstagramOne follower commented: “We (collectively) DO MISS YOU! It’s not the same. Let us know your next destination. We will be there.”
In her Instagram stories, Janai also shared a picture of her little ones enjoying some relaxing time by the water, with the overlaid text: “Still the luckiest.”
© Getty ImagesWhy did Janai leave GMA?
The network did not want to renew the TV star’s contract, despite her being a weekend co-anchor for ABC since 2022.
At the time, she revealed on social media: “I hoped that we’d have more time and it’s been hard on me that our time was cut short. I have loved my job. It has been a joy to connect with my co-workers and with viewers to help keep you informed and entertained and to create this community.”
Janai added: “So it really breaks my heart that I don’t get to say goodbye. I’m so sorry that I don’t get to say goodbye. It would have been fun.”
© Getty ImagesJanai’s mindset
Despite experiencing hardships with her career, Janai planned to make the best of her open schedule by focusing on her children and making memories with them.
Janai expressed online: “But I have these three young kids and I have worked weekends their whole lives and so now, they get more of me and that is worth everything.”
She continued: “So, stay tuned. I’m sorry. I feel you and thank you to every single one of you who has reached out with such kind and validating words. I have needed it and I appreciate it.”
The journalist captioned the video: “I’ve read every message. And am deeply grateful for the love. More to come when the time is right.”
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