Good Morning America is leaning on a mix of star power, franchise IP, and lifestyle content to drive viewership the week of May 26–31, as the ABC News mainstay heads into the summer stretch with a stacked guest lineup and brand-forward segments.
The week opens Monday with a Memorial Day-themed “Deals & Steals” push from ABC e-commerce editor Tory Johnson, paired with chef Robert Liberato’s backyard-friendly holiday recipes.
Ashley Tisdale turns up Tuesday to plug the Phineas and Ferb reboot, sharing the hour with Adults stars Lucy Freyer and Owen Thiele, and Willie and Korie Robertson, who are back in the spotlight with Duck Dynasty: The Revival.
Wednesday brings the network’s biggest IP swing of the week, with Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and Ben Wang on hand to tease Karate Kid: Legends, Sony’s legacy sequel play. Felicity Huffman sits down to discuss her new Lifetime project The 13th Wife: Escaping Polygamy. The show also launches “Ultimate Burger Bash” with chefs Joe Isidori and Tiffany Derry, alongside a summer-style segment led by Lori Bergamotto.
The marquee interview lands Thursday, when Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers join Robin Roberts for a rare on-camera sit-down. Janai Norman files from Philadelphia as Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson is honored with the key to the city. Bergamotto returns with a sunglasses segment, while Johnson’s e-commerce franchise continues its regular slot.
Friday caps the week with historian Mark Updegrove promoting his new book Make Your Mark, followed by a Broadway medley celebrating AANHPI Month, backed by Disney Theatrical.
Here’s the full lineup for May 26–31 (subject to change):
Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)
• “Deals & Steals” Memorial Day Takeover with ABC e-commerce editor Tory Johnson
• Chef Robert Liberato with summer-ready meals
Tuesday, May 27
• Ashley Tisdale (Phineas and Ferb)
• Lucy Freyer and Owen Thiele (Adults)
• Willie and Korie Robertson (Duck Dynasty: The Revival)
• “Deals & Steals” with Tory Johnson
• Yoga tutorial with Colleen Saidman and Rodney Yee (part of No-Gear Workout Week crossover)
Wednesday, May 28
• Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and Ben Wang (Karate Kid: Legends)
• Felicity Huffman (The 13th Wife: Escaping Polygamy)
• “Ultimate Burger Bash” with chefs Joe Isidori and Tiffany Derry
• “The Right Fit” fashion segment with Lori Bergamotto (featuring shorts)
Thursday, May 29
• Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers (sit-down with Robin Roberts)
• Janai Norman on location with Quinta Brunson (Philadelphia Key to the City honor)
• “The Right Fit” with Lori Bergamotto (featuring sunglasses)
• “Deals & Steals” with Tory Johnson
Friday, May 30
• Mark Updegrove (Make Your Mark: Lessons in Character from Seven Presidents)
• AANHPI Month celebration with a Disney on Broadway medley
• “Deals & Steals” with Tory Johnson
Good Morning America airs weekdays 7:00–9:00 a.m. ET on ABC. Simone Swink serves as senior executive producer.
