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'Good Morning America' star SAM CHAMPION is leaving ABC News to join the Weather Channel.
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'Good Morning America' star SAM CHAMPION is leaving ABC News to join the Weather Channel.
In what's being called "a once in a lifetime opportunity," Champion will become the on-air face of the Weather Channel, appearing as a host and serving as managing editor.
Champion tweeted Monday, "Only an amazing opportunity like this at @weatherchannel cld take me away from my @ABC family of 25 yrs and @GMA #blessedlife."
He added, "Thank YOU for all the love and tweets! I promise i will read each one. #itsAmazingOutThere !
The morning show personality will end his run with ABC with a farewell celebration on Wednesday.