GMA's Gio Benitez breaks down in tears in extremely personal and emotional live segment as Janai Nor

GOOD Morning America star Gio Benitez has had to grab a handful of tissues to wipe away his tears after he was surprised with a deeply personal segment on air. The TV personality has officially joined the weekend edition of the morning show as a new co-host, and he received quite the welcome from his

GOOD Morning America star Gio Benitez has had to grab a handful of tissues to wipe away his tears after he was surprised with a deeply personal segment on air.

The TV personality has officially joined the weekend edition of the morning show as a new co-host, and he received quite the welcome from his colleagues and loves ones on Saturday.

After years as a beloved correspondent and fill-in host, Gio is now replacing Eva Pilgrim for Saturday and Sunday’s GMA broadcasts, as she moves over to GMA3.

He’s hosting alongside continuing anchors Janai Norman and Whit Johnson.

Over the weekend, the original trio announced the news to their viewers before welcoming Gio onto the show to help with the transition of duties.

Confetti rained down as he came out to give Whit, Janai, and Eva hugs.

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After Gio sat down, he was surprised with a sweet video from weekday GMA hosts Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts, and George Stephanopoulos.

It didn’t end there, though, as Eva helped “pass the torch” to him by introducing another video for him to watch, which chronicled his “journey to the anchor desk.”

The new GMA host couldn’t help but tear up as he watched his old segments and knowing they all led him to his new hosting job.

He then completely broke down after his mom and sister appeared in the video to congratulate him and share how much they “love” him.

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Gio sat back in his chair and continued to dab at his wet eyes with a tissue.

As he thanked his colleagues, who are like “family,” for such a warm welcome and shared what this new role means to him, Janai and Eva began to up as well.

“I’m just so deeply, deeply honored,” he told everyone.

Gio’s major career news was first announced last week, at the same time that it was revealed DeMarco Morgan and Eva would be taking over as GMA3’s new co-anchors.

DeMarco and Eva had been filling in on the daytime show for most of the past few months, following Amy Robach and TJ Holmes' exits.

The network took the former hosts off the air in the wake of the news of their relationship late last year, and they were formally let go from their positions in January.

ABC News president Kim Godwin sent out a memo announcing all the host changes on Thursday, according to Deadline.

She shared in the note: "I am incredibly proud of the reporting Eva, DeMarco and Gio have brought to ABC News.

"They join their colleagues Whit, Janai and Dr. Jen whose steadfast commitment to bold, straightforward journalism has been integral to their respective programs’ success."

Kim added: "I must also acknowledge the incredible work of the teams led by executive producers Simone Swink and Cat McKenzie whose programs are the ones most Americans turn to for the day’s news, analysis and more.

"I know these programs – and our viewers at home – will be well-served by all of their collective talents."

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Meanwhile, TJ and Amy, who are still going strong and often seen on romantic outings, are trying to find their next on-air gig together.

They have reportedly been shopping a show to various stations, but many TV networks are "steering clear" of the media personalities, according to the New York Post.

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