ABC News announced that Paula Faris will leave her role as co-host of daytime program The View and as co-anchor of Good Morning America’s weekend edition. Faris took to Twitter on Wednesday to share the news.
“Excited/grateful for the opportunity to cover big stories & talk to the people at the center of them,” she wrote. “Thank you to the gracious teams at @GMA Sat./Sun. and @TheView Not going far but I’ll miss you. However, I won’t miss that 3am wake up on weekends! ;)”
Excited/grateful for the opportunity to cover big stories & talk to the people at the center of them. Thank you to the gracious teams at @GMA Sat./Sun. and @TheView Not going far but I’ll miss you. However, I won’t miss that 3am wake up on weekends! 😉 https://t.co/TlWagcRjpS
— Paula Faris (@paulafaris) July 18, 2018
Faris, who is a mother of three, will focus more on bigger interviews and in-depth stories, according to ABC News president James Goldston said in a memo to staffers.
“I’m writing with exciting news about our colleague Paula Faris, who will take on a new role for us in the fall,” Goldston announced. “She’s expanding her reporting portfolio to cover the most consequential stories of the day, help lead the charge on breaking news and focus on key bookings. She’ll continue to be an important part of the GMA family and appear across all of ABC News, and she’s gearing up for the launch of a podcast on faith to explore what unites people of all backgrounds even in these divisive times.”
“She has a keen understanding of stories that resonate with our audience, and we’re looking forward to even more great work ahead,” he added.
The TV personality joined The View in 2015 alongside returning co-host Joy Behar and newcomer Candace Cameron Bure. Faris began her career behind the camera, shooting, editing and producing.
ABC News has not yet announced Faris’ replacement.
