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Good Morning America<\/a> co-anchor Janai Norman<\/a> has stepped away from the show after more than a decade with the network, and she\u2019s making it clear the exit wasn\u2019t easy, Wonderwall.com<\/a>can reveal.<\/p>\n

The longtime weekend anchor addressed viewers directly in an emotional video<\/a>, revealing her departure came sooner than expected.<\/p>\n

Sudden Goodbye\"Reports<\/p>\n

Reports revealed her contract would not be renewed, despite running through early May. @janai.norman\/Instagram<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope that we\u2019d have more time,\u201d Norman said in a message shared to Instagram.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been hard on me that our time was cut short. I have loved my job. It has been a joy to connect with my co-workers and with viewers, to help keep you informed and entertained, and to create this community,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n

The 36-year-old journalist admitted she was especially disappointed she didn\u2019t get a proper farewell on-air.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt really breaks my heart that I don\u2019t get to say goodbye\u201d, she said. \u201cI\u2019m so sorry\u2026 It would\u2019ve been fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

Contract Drama Behind The Scenes\"The<\/p>\n

The weekend co-anchor was taken off-air shortly after news of her exit surfaced. @janai.norman\/Instagram<\/p>\n

News of Norman\u2019s exit surfaced earlier this month after it was revealed her contract would not be renewed.<\/p>\n

According to a source who spoke to People<\/a>, the anchor had been aware of the situation for weeks, but continued showing up and doing her job.<\/p>\n

The insider claimed she \u201chas known since early March she wasn\u2019t going to be renewed and has been on the air for weeks, completely professional with no issues.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, once details of her exit began circulating publicly, her time on-air reportedly came to an abrupt halt, even though her contract is said to run through early May.<\/p>\n

A Career Built At ABC\"Norman<\/p>\n

Norman addressed viewers in an emotional Instagram video about the abrupt change. @janai.norman\/Instagram<\/p>\n

Norman\u2019s journey with ABC dates back to 2011, when she started as an intern before working her way up through the ranks.<\/p>\n

Over the years, she became a familiar face on weekend broadcasts, hosted the \u201cPop News\u201d segment, and played a key role in expanding the Saturday edition of the program in 2019.<\/p>\n

As a correspondent, she reported on major national stories, including protests following the death of George Floyd and the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

Before joining the network, she also built experience at local stations across Missouri, Oklahoma and Florida.<\/p>\n

Focusing On Family\"The<\/p>\n

The longtime journalist reflected on her career covering major national stories. @janai.norman\/Instagram<\/p>\n

Despite the difficult departure, Norman shared that stepping away does come with one meaningful upside \u2014 more time at home.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut I have these three young kids and I have worked weekends their whole lives and so now, they get more of me. And that is worth everything,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She ended her message by thanking viewers for their support during the transition.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo stay tuned. I\u2019m 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,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Norman also hinted that her next move is still to come, writing in the caption that she is \u201cdeeply grateful for the love\u201d and promising \u201cmore to come when the time is right.\u201d<\/p>\n