Why Is Ginger Zee Not On Good Morning America? | The US Sun

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GINGER Zee made a name for herself as the chief meteorologist for ABC News.

In April 2022, fans began to worry when they did not see her on Good Morning America, and now she is likely to be absent again in the final week of May 2022.

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Who is Ginger Zee?

Ginger Renee Colonomos, known professionally as Ginger Zee, is the chief meteorologist for ABC News.

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Born January 13, 1981, Zee is 41 years old and is a graduate of Valparaiso University.

Zee became Chief Meteorologist for GMA back in December 2013 after Sam Champion took a job at the Weather Channel.

Throughout her career she has also published multiple books, including Natural Disaster: I Cover Them, I Am One, A Little Closer to Home: How I Found The Calm After The Storm, and the children’s book Zee Grows A Tree.

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Why is Ginger Zee not on Good Morning America?

On May 20, 2022, Zee made a post on Instagram stating that she and her children had contracted Covid-19. As a result, she may have to take time away from Good Morning America.

In her post, she stated: “COVID cubed in the house. Me and the kids will be laying low. Everyone is feeling tired & stuffy but ok— I’ll be out for a bit to keep everyone safe.”

She concluded: “Hope you all stay healthy & safe.”

Previously on April 5, 2022, Zee was missing from GMA.

Champion returned to the show in light of Zee’s absence to give the morning forecast.

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The US Sun reached out to ABC for comment but did not hear a response prior to publishing.

According to Zee’s Instagram, however, she is currently on a trip for GMA on how the auto industry is changing.

A post from April 19, 2022, revealed that:

“Our @Ginger Zee is on an epic #GMARoadTrip, sharing the big changes happening in #Detroit and the city’s shift toward #electric vehicles! #GMAChargeUp #GoGreen”

What is Ginger Zee’s net worth?

A career in media often comes with a large payday and Zee’s career is no exception.

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According to Celebrity Net Worth, Zee has an estimated $2.5million fortune.

The majority of her net worth comes from her career with ABC and her books, a reported $500,000 annually.

Before her NYC-based job, she worked throughout the Midwest, including Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana.

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In 2016, she also competed in Dancing With The Stars and finished in third place.

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When Zee is not in the office, she can typically be found at home with her husband, Ben Aaron, and their two children.