Janai Norman was fired from ABC‘s Good Morning America Weekend in April 2026. Now, after seven months, she has shared a major update about her life. Norman and her family have relocated to South Africa, where she has been promoting her upcoming memoir, Breaking.
Anchor Janai Norman reveals major change in life after GMA exit
According to The U.S. Sun, Janai Norman and her family have moved to their new home in South Africa. The location appears to be KwaZulu-Natal province. On November 6, 2026, Norman took to Instagram Stories to share updates on her new life. Moreover, she promoted her upcoming memoir, Breaking. “Less than two months out from publication, forcing myself to post daily for 60 days and make use of stories. On that note, pre-orders are really important. Have you ordered yours?” she wrote in one story.
In another story, Norman wrote while sharing a picture of a street speckled with palm trees, “And speaking of breaking, have I mentioned my family is taking a break from the U.S.?” She added a snapshot of monkeys and wrote, “And now we see monkeys all the time.” Norman’s latest updates come months after she departed from GMA. In April 2026, she shared an emotional video on Instagram thanking her fans, while confirming her exit.
“I’ve read every message. And am deeply grateful for the love. More to come when the time is right.” She also said in the video, adding, “I hoped that we’d have more time, and it’s been hard on me that our time was cut short. I have loved my job. It has been a joy to connect with my coworkers and with viewers, to help keep you informed and entertained, and to create this community.” Norman continued, “So it really breaks my heart that I don’t get to say goodbye. I’m so sorry that I don’t get to say goodbye — it would have been fun.”
Norman was glad that she would get to spend more time with her kids now. “So stay tuned, I’m sorry, I feel you, and thank you to every single one of you who has reached out with such kind and validating words. I have needed it, and I appreciate it,” she concluded.
