GMA’s new host Janai Norman & husband Eli drop $2.2M on New Jersey mansion featuring 6 bedrooms & massive front yard
GOOD Morning America’s newest host, Janai Norman, and her husband Eli just dropped $2.2 million on a gorgeous New Jersey mansion featuring six bedrooms and a massive front yard.
The Sun can exclusively reveal that Janai, who is the newest face on the anchor desk on GMA Weekend Edition, just bought the beautiful property in May, and it’s a $1 million upgrade from her last Jersey home.
The anchor’s stunning colonial manor has over 13,000 square feet of living space and the home sits on nearly an acre of private property in Montclair, where Janai will have an easy commute into New York City for her official weekend spot at the GMA news desk.
Janai, who has two children with her husband Eli, will have plenty of space for her family with the home’s generous six bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths, and a three-car garage.
The mansion boasts special features like high ceilings and plenty of opportunities for entertaining, including a chef’s kitchen, a banquet-sized dining room and a spacious great room with a fireplace.
Of course, with all the surrounding property, there is a large, private oasis in the backyard in the exclusive New Jersey suburb.
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The home also offers sweeping skyline views, and the master bedroom has several walk-in closets, a private balcony and an en suite bathroom with a soaking tub.
There is also a massive finished lower level with a huge recreation room, an exercise, game tables and a space for movies.
While the estate is impressive, Jania’s last home was nothing to scoff at.
Her former South Orange property was $1.2 million, with four bedrooms in a beautiful Tutor-style home.
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BIG DEBUT
Janai, 32, made her debut as the new co-anchor for the weekend edition of GMA.
One fan tweeted: “I LOVE Janai and am so happy she is a permanent fixture at GMA Weekends! I still do miss Rob Marciano.
“He was SO funny with the weekend team and wondering why he is not there as much anymore.”
Another fan added: “Crying while I watch Janai Norman’s tribute to celebrate being named to the GMA Weekend anchor desk. Congrats @janai!
“Looking forward to watching!”
A third fan wrote: “Finally! Should have been decided as soon as Dan made his announcement. Congrats to the perfect team! (Now get Rob back!)”
A fourth person chimed in: “@GMA, why is there no mention of where Rob Marciano is and why isn’t he appearing on weekend GMA? Let your viewers know!”
JANAI’S DEBUT
Meanwhile, Janai shared the news desk with Whit Johnson and news anchor Eva Pilgrim.
During the morning show, viewers claimed they noticed a spark of tension between the weekend anchors.
Whit turned to his new co-anchor and said: “This is like the TV equivalent of putting a ring on it.”
His comment was a reference to promising something like an engagement or wedding ring.
THE BACKLASH
GMA fans slammed Whit’s “rude” comment as one viewer ranted: “Was that already a rude comment coming from Whit? Come on, it’s just her first day!
“What if she doesn’t want a ring? Ugh, men!”
Another fan commented: “Janai, please tell me you are getting combat pay for working with Whit Johnson!”
