GMA’s Sam Champion gives befitting reply to trolls mocking his 'ridiculous' on-air habit
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: ‘Good Morning America’ viewers recently expressed their angst towards the show’s former chief meteorologist Sam Champion for his ridiculous on-air behavior.
Turns out that the 62-year-old appeared on ‘GMA’ during the Friday, November 3 episode and couldn’t seem to let go of his coffee mug.
Champion paraded the mug throughout the episode during different segments, starting with a cooking segment for Thanksgiving.
‘GMA’ viewers were seemingly annoyed at this sight with one particular fan calling him “ridiculous” for holding the cup at all times.
Sam Champion goes about ‘GMA’ with coffee mug in hand
The ‘GMA’ star held a coffee mug for nearly the entire interview with Chef Alison Roman. As the segment continued, the weather anchor held onto the mug while Alison offered cooking advice.
The only time Champion set the mug down was when he grabbed a plate and ate a piece of turkey with gravy. Even during the Holiday segment, Champion went around the set with a coffee mug in his hand.
Chef, author and "Solicited Advice" podcast host @alisoneroman answers your questions on preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday and how to make it less stressful. pic.twitter.com/yE5ovjbaWT
— Good Morning America (@GMA) November 3, 2023
The ‘GMA’ star just couldn’t seem to let it go.
A few viewers didn’t seem to entirely enjoy this commotion. As they took to X (formerly Twitter), one annoyed viewer expressed, “Why is Sam Champion always holding his cup in his hand? He looks so ridiculous.”
Why is Sam Champion always holding his cup in his hand? He looks so ridiculous. 🤦♀️
— Iliana (@OrdinaryDream) November 3, 2023
It wasn’t long before another fan jumped on the wagon and questioned the ‘GMA’ star’s habit of carrying the coffee mug around.
"Love seeing you on GMA! But why are you always holding a coffee cup as you wander around the set?” said another.
Luv seeing u on GMA!!!! But why are you always holding a coffee cup as you wander around the set?
— perry warren (@chmdperrywarren) November 3, 2023
Later, the ‘GMA’ star took note of the comments from the irked fans and shot back. He said, “Why not? I drink coffee all morning!”
Champion also participated in another segment about Christmas trees. This time he held the mug in the opposite direction, with the handle away from his index finger.
‘GMA’ host Sam Champion’s lively Halloween yacht party in Miami
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The 62-year-old along with his husband, Rubem Robierb surprised his followers with shirtless snaps at a ‘sea’ themed yacht party with friends for Halloween.
The fans went gaga over his physique, and in turn, praised the ‘sea’ based theme for the Halloween party.
The meteorologist put together a slideshow of photos from the party with Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ playing in the background.
Champion however was dressed as the Old Man and the Sea while Robierb was dressed as a merman on the night.