Good Morning America star makes emotional revelation about strained relationship with daughters
The stars of Good Morning America have shared their hopes and goals for the coming year, and one in particular is longing for a better relationship with his daughters.
Whit Johnson joined presenters Gio Benitez and Janai Norman for the weekend edition of the ABC program as he opened up about his family life.
Whit, 42, started the conversation saying, “Okay, we’ve got a lightning round here, our New Year’s resolutions, let’s start with you, Janai. What do you have?’
“I want to become a conversationalist in Spanish,” she revealed, before adding, “I almost got it in college and Gio offered to help me.”
Gio, 39, quickly responded: “So now we’re going to have our conversations in Spanish.”
“You’re just ignoring me?” Whit then joked as Janai replied, “Si, si, amigo!”
Gio then told him, “You can learn too,” before revealing, “My resolution would be to master the piano.” I’m already learning it, I’m going to master it.’
“I like it,” Whit replied before admitting, “Don’t judge me on this… I’m actually looking for ways to avoid arguments with my daughters.
Good Morning America host Whit Johnson has revealed he’s ‘looking for ways to avoid arguments’ with his daughters in 2025
Whit made the admission while hosting GMA on Dec. 28 alongside Janai Norman and Gio Benitez
‘I love my daughters dearly, but… [I’m] looking for solutions for a better relationship before 2025.’
Then he said, “If anyone has any tips, send them this way!” as Janai said, “I like to give him a hard time, but you’re a good daddy, Whit.”
The TV host and his wife Andrea Fujii are parents to Leah, 12, and Summer, 10.
In July last year, Whit admitted he had ‘scored a few Dad points’ after managing to get his daughters a meet and greet with Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
The duo was at the Good Morning America studio to promote their movie Deadpool & Wolverine and posed for a photo with Whit and his girls.
Sharing the photo on Instagram, Whit captioned the post: “So when my daughters asked if they could come with me to work today, I quickly realized it had nothing to do with me… and EVERYTHING to do with these boys!!
“@vancityreynolds and @thehughjackman were hilarious and so sweet with my girls. Made their day!! And I think I scored a few “dad points” too. I can’t wait to see #deadpoolandwolverine!’
Whit has been married to fellow ABC correspondent Andrea for 17 years.
Whit pictured with his wife Andrea Fujii and their daughters Leah, 12, and Summer, 10, in September 2024
The TV presenter admitted he ‘scored a few dad points’ when he got to introduce his kids to Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman last year
Whit introduced himself as host of Good Morning America alongside Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts
The happy couple celebrated their anniversary in August and marked the occasion with a family trip to Honolulu, Hawaii.
Whit posted some photos of him and his wife on Instagram and wrote, “Married for 17 years! Endless adventures, 2 wonderful children, many addresses… and so many dogs! Truly grateful for this life we have built together. Happy birthday!’
Whit met Andrea at his first job at a television station in Yakima, Washington.
The two met while he was an evening weekend anchor and reporter for KNDO/KNDU-TV, an NBC affiliate station in Yakima/Tri-Cities. The couple moved across the country together to pursue their TV careers.