GOOD Morning America meteorologist Ginger Zee has been replaced by Sam Champion on Thursday’s weather report while she remains stuck in Albany, New York.
Robin Roberts kicked off the weather segment on Thursday’s episode of GMA.
Weather anchor Sam Champion took over for Ginger Zee on Thursday’s episode of GMAABCGinger had remained stranded in the dangerous, snow-covered Albany, New YorkABC
She explained that there are 19 states on high alert for heavy snow, flooding, and even avalanches as a major storm continues to move east.
Sam stepped in during the segment for Ginger, as she remained stranded in Albany, New York, from the day prior.
“Sam’s in for Ginger. I know you’re tracking it all for us,” Robin said before throwing it over to Sam.
Ginger had previously reported from the New York area, where over a foot of snow had fallen overnight.
When Robin checked in with Ginger on Wednesday, she was bundled up in a red winter coat and still looked cold.
She advised that there were still more storms to come, even after the heavy snowfall.
“Ginger, wasn’t it difficult to get to your location this morning?” Robin asked at the time.
The weatherwoman nodded yes, explaining: “So, that’s the thing. We came in last night, we were in the rain. But, the person who was supposed to be taking me back has not arrived yet, so yes, the roads are keeping people very slow for sure.”
She didn’t say when she will be rejoining the morning show as the storm continues to move.
NAILED IT
Meanwhile, Ginger hit back at a troll who criticized her beauty makeover in a new post.
On Wednesday, the chief meteorologist took to Instagram to show off her fresh and unique manicure design.
In a couple of photos, Ginger captured an up-close look at her rainbow-colored tips while sitting in her car.
She looked pleased with the changeup, smiling at the camera and flashing her fingernails near her face.
The Good Morning America host also included a clip of her showcasing her nails while at her desk at work.
She further gushed in her caption: “Miles has been begging me to get ‘rainbow nails’ for months… figured this will work.”
Ginger received a slew of comments from fans admiring her new nail art, though not everyone loved the design.
One person harshly commented: “For a teenager!” prompting the 42-year-old to fire back.
“With the exclamation point though,” Ginger replied with a crying, laughing face emoji.
FULL GLAM
The TV personality flaunted a few more daring looks taken right from her closet just days earlier.
On Monday, Ginger uploaded a reel of herself modeling an array of glamorous gowns on Instagram.
The clip, set against the backdrop of Harry Styles‘ track Golden, began with a bare-faced Ginger sitting in the makeup chair as she had her face and hair done by professionals.
She then showed off her first look, which consisted of a floral blouse and a tight black pencil skirt, as she presented the latest weather report on GMA.
Ginger’s next look was worthy of the Oscars champagne-colored carpet as she looked incredible in a gold sequin gown featuring a plunging V-neckline and spaghetti straps.
But, it was the next dress that got people talking as Ginger tried on a different bronze gold gown and struggled to decide which one to wear.
The halter dress clung to her figure in all the right places and featured a daring thigh-high split, allowing Ginger to show off her entire left leg.
However, in doing so, she accidentally flashed her black underwear, and perhaps that’s why she decided to go for the first gold gown instead.
Ginger captioned the video: “Last minute dress decision,” before saying of the sequinned number: “This is the one.”
Her 1.1million followers loved the ensemble and flooded the comments section with compliments.
“Gorg and glowing!” one person said, while another wrote: “Wow that gold dress.”
A third person commented: “Looking great Ginger,” while a fourth said: “You look stunning!!!”
Someone else told her: “Yes that dress was definitely the best decision in both color and figure flattering on you. Love it!”
“You looked beautiful in your gold dress,” a different fan added, while another wrote: “AN ABSOLUTE VISION!!!!!”
Wanderlux, from whom the dress was rented, commented, “Thank you for picking this dress!!! Was made for you!!!!!”
LEATHER LADY
The TV star often showcases her style, especially when GMA cameras are rolling.
On Friday’s show, fill-in host Rebecca Jarvis led a segment on the previous winter storm.
She turned the story over to Ginger, who delivered the full report.
The mom of one wore a short-sleeve, knitted white turtle neck shirt, which was almost see-through.
Her leather skirt came down just a little bit past her knees.
She paired the look with simple black heels.
Fans again praised the star for her appearance after she shared pics online.
“Always pretty always looking good!!!!!!!” said one follower.
“Spot on outfit and hair! Woot rock it Ginger,” said another.
“Beautiful,” many others complimented.
Robin Roberts introduced Sam for the morning, explaining he was in for GingerABCSam confirmed the storms were still set to slam both coastsABCGinger has yet to confirm when she will return to the morning showInstagram
