Sam Champion leaving GMA

[bwaylyric]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#1

Posted: 12/2/13 at 9:18pm

Wow. Never saw this coming this soon, especially after GMA's recent success.
His last day is this Wednesday. Quick departure, too.
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[FindingNamo]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#2

Posted: 12/2/13 at 9:23pm

My thoughts and prayers are with Dollypop.

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[PalJoey]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#2

Posted: 12/2/13 at 10:48pm

I'm happy for Sam and his husband, Rubem-with-an-M.

[NYadgal]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#3

Posted: 12/2/13 at 11:33pm

I'll miss seeing him on GMA.
This sounds like a great opportunity for him, but my mornings won't be the same.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[bwaylyric]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#4

Posted: 12/3/13 at 12:17am

A Josh & George bromance just wouldn't be the same as Josh & Sam.
Now when will Al Roker and/or Matt leave?

[MrMidwest]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#5

Posted: 12/3/13 at 11:53am

Sam on the beach with hubby

"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter

[NYadgal]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#6

Posted: 12/3/13 at 12:49pm

Nice buns.

I used to be a loyal Today Show viewer, but for a variety of reasons I switched to GMA about a year ago.

Al Roker was always my least favorite of the Today Show crew - always going for the quick joke or dumb-one-liner. He was fine when a day just needed a regular weather report, but, when a weather system was moving in, or weather was a top story, I turned to GMA because I liked Sam Champion's approach and way of explaining what was happening and what to expect.

He was saying on GMA this morning that this is a really big opportunity for him, so I'm glad he is able to make this move. I'll miss his presence as part of the GMA crew.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[FindingNamo]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#7

Posted: 12/3/13 at 2:37pm

Those photos bring to mind a lyric of John Lennon's from Strawberry Fields: "Nothing is real."

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[Dollypop]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#8

Posted: 12/3/13 at 9:43pm

The real reasons for Sam's departure are that it shortens the commute between his home(the Weather Channel is in Atlanta) and his husband's (who lives in Miami). Also, ABC wouldn't meet his salary demands. Rumor has it that Josh isn't happy with his salary either.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[everythingtaboo]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#9

Posted: 12/3/13 at 9:54pm

People still watch The Weather Channel? Sorry, I guess I'm bitter. For those of us that grew up in NYC, Sam's been on Channel 7 for like 25 years. I grew up watching him and it's been so cool to see him rise from success to success. I do wish him the very best.

"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008

[FindingNamo]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#10

Posted: 12/3/13 at 10:39pm

Hands off Jim Cantore, "Champion".

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[Liza's Headband]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#11

Posted: 12/4/13 at 12:07am

Love Jim. Met him in person during the Sandy coverage before it all hit. He was sweet. Very intense, though.

[Bettyboy72]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#12

Posted: 12/4/13 at 12:36pm

I'll miss Sam. I love the GMA Team. They are the only morning show I watch. He is very nice in person.

I do enjoy Weather Channel programming. I hope to keep up with Sam there. I second that he best keep his hands off my Jim. :)

"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal "I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello

[CarlosAlberto]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#13

Posted: 12/4/13 at 12:58pm

I'll miss Sam Champion. I used to rub shoulders with him all the time back-in-the-day when I hung out at (the now defunct) Splash.

Yes...and that's all it was...rubbing shoulders!

Don't get it twisted and get your mind out of the gutter!

[DottieD'Luscia]

Sam Champion leaving GMA#14

Posted: 12/4/13 at 2:11pm

It's going to seem odd not seeing him on ABC as he has been a fixture on the local and national broadcasts for ages!

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany