GMA's Ginger Zee leaves co

Sep 14, 2023

GOOD Morning America's Ginger Zee has shocked ABC News anchors by removing a hair extension live on air.

Recently, news anchor Reggie Aqui posted a throwback video to his personal Instagram account featuring meteorologist Ginger Zee.

In the clip, he asks Ginger a question: "I have to ask you something about my Halloween costume, it involves you,"

"Uh huh, yes, please?" Ginger replied.

Reggie joked: "Without giving too much away, but I'm gonna totally give it away."

He could barely keep a straight face as he asked: "Would it be possible to borrow something of yours that I could wear for my Halloween costume?"

Ginger couldn't stop laughing as she agreed that his costume was a fantastic idea.

"We were thinking maybe like an ABC News weather jacket? Think about it," Reggie suggested.

But Ginger already had plans on what to give Reggie.

She reached into her hair and removed a hair extension, wearing a wild expression.

"That's it," the hosts joked.

"I'll pop it in the mail," Ginger joked. "Reggie Aqui!"

"We look forward to receiving it," Reggie joked as they moved on to the next segment.

Meanwhile, Ginger was replaced by Sam Champion while out for the day in a rare appearance on the morning show.

Ginger, 42, was absent from GMA due to a gig in Los Angeles she took on to interview a famous face.

Replacing her for the time being was fan-favorite weatherman Sam Champion.

Sam appeared on the most recent episode, with Rebecca Jarvis giving him a warm welcome to the show.

"Sam Champion is tracking the very latest, he's in for Ginger. Nice to see you, Sam!"

Sam said cheerily: "Hey Rebecca, good morning, guys!"

He then went on with his forecast.

Fans were elated to see Sam delivering the weather during the show.

One fan wrote: "I love Ginger Zee, but it is so nice to see Sam this morning!"

Another commented: "Always wonderful seeing @SamChampion thank you @ABCNetwork @Disney"

A third said to Sam: "Good morning handsome!!!"

A fourth wrote: "You are the shining light in this show!"

One fan was sad to have missed Sam, writing: "Good morning Sam! If I had known earlier, I would have gotten up! It's cloudy, rainy here in North Georgia and I slept in!!! Have a wonderful day!"

Several viewers wished Sam a good morning and also expressed how excited they were to see him during the morning's episode.

Meanwhile, Ginger revealed why she was missing from the show's studio on Thursday.

Good Morning America fans will be jealous of the new assignment she is taking on in Hollywood.

Sam Champion filled in for Ginger on Thursday to report the weather from the New York Studio.

Meanwhile, she traveled to Los Angeles for a new assignment.

The 42-year-old interviewed Robert Downey Jr. about graupel and his new project, Aura.

Graupel are soft, small pellets formed when supercooled water droplets - typically at a temperature below 32 degrees Fahrenheit - freeze onto a snow crystal, according to the NOAA.

"Talking graupel with @robertdowneyjr (and his new digital security project Aura)," she captioned the post.

But, she informed her followers when she would be back.

"Missing you all on @goodmorningamerica but next stop for me is a water equality/solution story out here in CA so I’ll be back on the show Monday."

Ginger ended the post: "Big thanks to the whole team @veronica4makeup @izzyshalawylo @derickandthedomino @sandra.aiken @chithrini @dmanzo1013 and the whole crew."

The photo featured the meteorologist talking to Robert, who had his arms folded, in front of a colorful photo.

A cameraman could be seen on to the side.

The actor had completely changed his look with a shaved head, which Ginger informed her followers was for his new role.

In the next shot, they were sitting down for the interview in a nice studio.

The last two photos were of one with the whole crew and then just a photo of Ginger sitting in a chair.

She wore capri jeans, a white shirt, and a green blazer, along with simple green heels.