Dr. Jennifer Ashton was feeling all the emotions on Monday morning as she got ready to kick off a new season of GMA3, alongside co-stars DeMarco Morgan and Eva Pilgrim.
The TV medic was having a cup of coffee ahead of the show, and her thoughts turned to her late friend and co-star, Howard Bragman, who passed away earlier in the year aged just 66.
Howard was a TV physician who had previously appeared on GMA, and died in February after battling Leukemia.
Alongside the photo of her coffee, Jennifer wrote: "I see you Howard, all the time, and I miss you."
At the time of Howard's passing, Jennifer paid tribute to him on social media, alongside a photo of him smiling.
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She wrote: "My sweet Howard. A giant giving and loving teddy bear, right to your final moments. "I had never seen you happier. You are gone way too soon; there must be a very important client in heaven who requested the best, and so, you went.
"You made the world a better place and touched countless hearts. "Your presence at my wedding moments before I walked down the aisle is a gift I will carry with me forever. "Send me butterflies my friend; I will be looking for you always."
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It's no wonder that Jennifer was feeling reflective at the start of the week, having enjoyed some time off work ahead of the new season of GMA3.
© Debra L RothenbergIt's been a year of change for the show, with Jennifer being joined by DeMarco and Eva at the start of 2023, following the dismissal of Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes.
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Amy and T.J. left ABC after their extra-marital affair became headline news at the end of 2022.
© Michael YadaAt the time, Amy was married to Melrose Place actor, Andrew Shue, while T.J. was married to lawyer Marilee Fiebig.
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Then, in January, Amy and T.J. were told that they had been dismissed from ABC. On January 27, a statement from an ABC spokesman was released, which read: "After several productive conversations with Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes about different options, we all agreed it's best for everyone that they move on from ABC News."
© Getty ImagesThe spokesperson added: "We recognize their talent and commitment over the years and are thankful for their contributions. A decision for new co-hosts of GMA3 and 20/20] will come later."
Jennifer has yet to speak out in public about the situation but has welcomed her new co-stars with welcome arms, and the trio have a close relationship. They recently enjoyed a night out away from work as they attended fellow GMA star Robin Roberts' wedding to her long-term partner, Amber Laign.
It was a wonderful night enjoyed by all, and shortly afterwards Jennifer paid tribute to the happy couple on social media.
She wrote: "Oh what a night celebrating the love and marriage of two special people, @robinrobertsgma @amberita1227 So much joy in the room; such a beautiful wedding; stunningly beautiful brides!"
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