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Securing Stephanopoulos

The "GMA" anchor is said to be in the later stages of the negotiation process with ABC News.

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Oliver Darcy
November 21, 2024

George Stephanopoulos. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

ABC News is hammering out a deal to keep George Stephanopoulos on its air.

The "Good Morning America" co-anchor and his agent Alan Berger have for several weeks been working to strike an agreement with the broadcast network, according to people familiar with the matter. They're now said to be in the later stages of the negotiation process.

Stephanopoulos, who currently earns north of $20 million each year, has been offered…

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