GMA Power Play: Gio Benitez Poised to Replace Stephanopoulos After Trump Scandal

It’s war over at ABC’s Good Morning America, with all eyes on hunky correspondent Gio Benitez — who insiders say is eyeing George Stephanopoulos’ coveted chair!

The upset comes in the wake of ABC’s public apology and $15 million settlement with Donald Trump following incendiary remarks from the embattled George.

“Gio sees the opportunity and is ready to jump,” a well-placed source close to the situation tells Straight Shuter boss exclusively.

The ambitious Benitez, already a fan favorite on GMA, is using his close ties to Robin Roberts, reigning queen of the morning show, to position himself as the frontrunner.

“He’s very close with Robin, and he’s part of what’s called ‘the gay mafia’ inside ABC,” dishes another insider. “The group has a lot of influence over what happens behind the scenes, and Robin is the boss. She holds the deciding vote if Stephanopoulos gets the heave-ho!

The scandal has left many questioning whether Stephanopoulos, long considered the face of GMA, can survive the backlash.

“The trump settlement is a black eye for the network,” says a media analyst. “It is clear that ABC is evaluating all options!”