GMA rocked by new feud rumors between two of its biggest stars
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Good Morning America star George Stephanopoulos has triggered more feud rumors after over his alleged ‘chilly’ relationship with co-star Robin Roberts.  

Stephanopoulos prefers to play chess on his phone rather than even looking at his colleague Roberts during off-air moments on the tense set, according to Breaker Media.

Breaker says the culture at ABC News, which broadcasts GMA, is ‘secretive and cold.’ 

Stephanopoulos was previously reported to be feuding with World News Tonight star David Muir. 

But well-connected media journalist Oliver Darcy previously told DailyMail.com that Muir has won that feud, as well as high ratings and plaudits for ABC’s flagship news show. 

DailyMail.com has contacted ABC News for comments on the alleged Stephanopoulos/Roberts divide. 

It has been a tough year for Stephanopoulos, who is said to be ‘miserable’ at the network after it paid Donald Trump a $16 million settlement over his remarks about the president.

Stephanopoulos erroneously claimed on-air that the president-elect was found ‘liable for rape’ – rather than the correct phrasing of sexual abuse – against writer E. Jean Carroll in March.

Trump sued Stephanopoulos and the network for defamation soon after the segment aired, accusing the anchor of making the statements with ‘malice’ and a disregard for the truth.

A new report claims George Stephanopoulos refuses to even look at Robin Roberts when off-air at the Good Morning America set. They are seen with co-ghost Michael Strahan

A new report claims George Stephanopoulos refuses to even look at Robin Roberts when off-air at the Good Morning America set. They are seen with co-ghost Michael Strahan

Stephanopoulos reportedly prefers to play chess on his phone than chat with his co-host

Stephanopoulos reportedly prefers to play chess on his phone than chat with his co-host

As part of the settlement, Stephanopoulos was forced to issue a public apology.

He has since isolated himself at the network, insiders told the New York Post, with some suggesting he may be out of a job by the summer.

‘George seems miserable,’ one source said.

‘He’s definitely gone. He’s a dead man walking for sure.’

Others, though, said Stephanopoulos could remain at the network in a lower-profile way, possibly working on film and television projects.

Still, another source denied the claims that Stephanopoulos is on his way out.

‘This is nonsense,’ the unidentified source told the New York Post. ‘Anyone watching GMA can see he’s engaged, all-in and as committed as ever.

‘He’s happy to be here.’

In fact, the former Bill Clinton aide has already signed a multi-year contract extension with the Disney-owned network.

He was reportedly paid $20 million a year in his current contract for hosting Good Morning America and Sunday news staple This Week, as well as producing documentaries.

Longtime ABC News anchor Stephanopoulos is said to be 'miserable' at the network after it paid President Donald Trump a $16 million settlement over his remarks about the president

Longtime ABC News anchor Stephanopoulos is said to be ‘miserable’ at the network after it paid President Donald Trump a $16 million settlement over his remarks about the president

Stephanopoulos erroneously claimed on-air that the president-elect was found ‘liable for rape’ – rather than the correct phrasing of sexual abuse – against writer E. Jean Carroll in March 

But sources have said the new contract comes with a pay cut from his $20-25 million-per-year and the possibility that eventually his role will be reduced.

They also noted that a contract renewal is not necessarily an impediment to ousting Stephanopoulos, who has been with the network since 1997.

‘It’s the Disney way,’ a longtime former Disney executive said.

‘Thy re-sign your contract, then they move you out.’

On Tuesday, disgruntled staff at ABC News were called into a meeting where the network’s new boss Almin Karamehmedovic announced major changes and side-stepped when asked about further layoffs.

Many staff members have recently been left in limbo after brutal layoffs ‘gutted’ their newsroom. 

ABC News isn’t the only network facing troubles. MSNBC axed Joy Reid’s show over falling ratings and demoted its stars as part of widespread cuts. 

Its star broadcaster Rachel Maddow was forced to take a pay cut, from $30 million a year for one show a week to $25 million a year. 

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