Former GMA Anchor Janai Norman’s Viral Pregnancy Moment Resurfaces Alongside Emotional Departure
A resurfaced clip of former Good Morning America coanchor Janai Norman getting kicked by her baby during a live broadcast has taken off online — arriving just as Norman shared an emotional announcement about leaving the show after 15 years at ABC.
In a clip Norman posted to her TikTok on March 29, she sat at the news desk with fellow anchor Kenneth Moton during a commercial break from a past broadcast. Moton was sitting on his phone, minding his own business, when Norman suddenly yawned and swatted her hand in his direction.
The culprit wasn’t Moton at all. It was her unborn baby.
“I’m sorry, I got kicked and I thought you poked me,” Norman said before she and her co-host burst into a fit of laughter.
“That’s why I was ready to swat you. I’m so sorry. Oh my god,” she continued.
Moton’s reaction was just as priceless. “Oh my God, the baby’s already like, ‘Watch this,’ Oh my God,” he said.
The comments section quickly filled with viewers charmed by the moment. One commenter wrote, “the call is coming from inside the house 😅😅😅😅,” while another said, “The baby already starting stuff 😂😂😂🤣.”
“NOT the baby instigating,” another commenter wrote, and another added, “Awww baby’s first prank.”
Moton got some sympathy too. “He was just minding his own business too 😂,” said another viewer.
Inside Janai Norman’s Emotional Goodbye to ‘GMA’
The lighthearted clip arrived on the heels of Norman abruptly announcing she is leaving Good Morning America. In an Instagram video posted on April 3, Norman opened up about the difficulty of her departure.
“I hope that we’d have more time,” Norman said. “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.”
“It really breaks my heart that I don’t get to say goodbye,” she continued. “I’m so sorry that I don’t get to say goodbye. It would’ve been fun.”
Norman said that although leaving GMA will be a huge adjustment, she’s looking forward to spending more time with her family. She shares three kids with husband Eli Norman.
“I have these three young kids, and I have worked weekends their whole lives,” she said. “So now, they get more of me and that is worth everything.”
“So stay tuned,” Norman added. “I’m sorry. I feel you. 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.”
In her Instagram caption, she wrote, “I’ve read every message. And am deeply grateful for the love. More to come when the time is right ✨.”
Norman worked on ABC for 15 years, beginning her tenure on the network as an intern, then serving as a correspondent and later being promoted to coanchor GMA Weekend.
Colleagues Rally Around Janai Norman
In the comments section of her Instagram post, several of Norman’s GMA colleagues shared their support.
“Truly grateful for the endless memories and moments. Cheering you on through your next adventure ❤️❤️,” Whit Johnson wrote.
“Wishing you bigger and better journeys ahead. ❤️,” Deborah Ann Roberts said.
“Keep shining friend - so much love ❤️,” Ginger Zee wrote, while Gio Benitez shared, “Love you so very much 🤍.”
“That smile. That laugh. That energy. You are so special. ❤️,” Lara Spencer penned.
Sam Champion wrote, “There are incredible things ahead for you, thank you for the bright smiles you always shared with me!”
Moton also left a heartfelt comment: “CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🎉 Proud of you @janai.norman! ❤️The work you put in. And what you accomplished. You survived. You thrived. Can’t 👏🏾 wait 👏🏾 for this next chapter…because it’s going to be…🔥💫.”
Between the viral baby kick clip and the outpouring of love from colleagues, Norman’s final days in the GMA spotlight have proven just how much she meant to her coworkers and viewers alike.
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
