T.J. Holmes’ estranged wife Marilee Fiebig is hoping to finalize their divorce quickly amid his romance with GMA3 co-host Amy Robach, People reports. She also called her husband out for a “lack of discretion” and “respect” over the way he handled his new relationship.
In a statement, Fiebig’s attorney Stephanie F. Lehman said that her client wants the situation dealt with as quickly as possible. “During the holiday season, and in light of this challenging time, Marilee’s sole focus has remained on the overall best interests of her nine-year-old daughter,” Lehman said. “To that end, T.J.’s attorney and I have been working together to move their divorce forward privately, expeditiously, and as amicably as possible. Notwithstanding, we continue to be disappointed by T.J.’s lack of discretion, respect, and sensitivity toward Marilee and the parties’ daughter.”
Holmes had been married to Fiebig, who is an attorney, since March 2010. They welcomed their daughter Sabine in 2013, while Holmes also shares two children with his ex-wife Amy Ferson, from whom he divorced in 2007. Lehman added that her client “has been touched by the outpouring of support and looks forward to new beginnings in the new year.” Robach, meanwhile, has been married to actor Andrew Shue since 2010, but has since separated.
The GMA host filed for divorce from Fiebig last month. Holmes was spotted getting cozy with his co-host in photos published by British tabloid Daily Mail. In the days and weeks that followed, the pair continued to appear on the show before they were taken off air by producers. ABC News president Kim Goodwin said that their return to hosting duties is dependent on the results of an internal review.
