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April 17, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ CO-ANCHOR GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS ONE-ON-ONE WITH PENNSYLVANIA GOV. JOSH SHAPIRO

ABC News’ “Good Morning America” co-anchor George Stephanopoulos joins Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and first lady Lori Shapiro at the governor’s residence in Harrisburg for an exclusive look at the extensive damage caused by the arson attack. In his first in-depth interview since the incident, Gov. Shapiro discusses the rise of political violence, the impact on his family, the swift response by first responders, and the support from other leaders. First Look HERE The interview airs on “Good Morning America” on Friday, April 18 (7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT). *COPYRIGHT ©2025 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All photography is copyrighted material and is for editorial use only. Images are not to be archived, altered, duplicated, resold, retransmitted or used for any other purposes without written permission of ABC News. Images are distributed to the press to publicize current programming. Any other usage must be licensed. RELEASE: ABC News (dgepress.com/abcnews) ABC News Media Relations Brooks Lancas

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April 15, 2025

‘THE VIEW’ IMPROVES YEAR TO YEAR IN TOTAL VIEWERS FOR THE 12TH CONSECUTIVE WEEK

For the week of April 7, 2025, “The View” ranked No. 1 in Households (1.66 rtg.) and Total Viewers (2.471 million) among the daytime network talk shows and news programs, leading NBC’s “TODAY Third Hour” (1.12 rtg. and 1.702 million, respectively), “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” (0.76 rtg. and 1.159 million, respectively) and “NBC News Daily” (0.71 rtg. and 1.136 million, respectively). In addition, “The View” averaged 200,000 Women 25-54 and 144,000 Women 18-49, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “The View” improved year to year in Total Viewers (+6% – 2.471 million vs. 2.330 million) for the 12th consecutive week. Season to date, “The View” is up in Total Viewers (+5% – 2.595 million vs. 2.459 million) versus the comparable weeks last season to a 4-year high — since the 2020-2021 season. Season to date, “The View” is ranking No. 1 in Households (1.77 rtg.) and Total Viewers (2.595 million) among all daytime talk shows and news programs for the 5th straight season

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April 15, 2025

‘GMA3: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW’ OUTDELIVERS NBC IN TOTAL VIEWERS

“GMA3: What You Need to Know” averaged 1.214 million Total Viewers, 113,000 Women 25-54 and 86,000 Women 18-49 during the week of April 7, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading “NBC News Daily” in Total Viewers. Season to date, “GMA3” ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers (1.391 million) versus CBS’ “The Talk” (1.240 million) and “NBC News Daily” (1.221 million) for the 3rd straight season. In addition, “GMA3” is improving versus the comparable weeks last season in Women 18-49 (+5% – 105,000 vs. 100,000). NOTE: On Monday (4/7/25), “GMA3” was retitled to “GMA3-ABC.” The retitled telecast is excluded from the weekly and season averages. “GMA3”’s weekly averages are based on four days (Tuesday-Friday). Emmy® Award-nominated “GMA3: What You Need to Know” is a one-hour program airing weekdays at 1:00 p.m. EDT|12:00 p.m. CDT on ABC. Week of April 7, 2025: PROGRAM AVERAGES TOTAL VIEWERS Women 25-54 (000) Women 18-49 (000) “GMA3” 1,214,000 113,000

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April 15, 2025

‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT WITH DAVID MUIR’ IS AMERICA’S #1 MOST-WATCHED NEWSCAST ACROSS THE BOARD — IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49

“World News Tonight with David Muir” ranked as the No. 1 evening newscast in all of broadcast and cable in Total Viewers (7.484 million), Adults 25-54 (1.020 million) and Adults 18-49 (712,000) during the week of April 7, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “World News Tonight” ranked as the No. 1 telecast of the day on Tuesday (7.490 million), Wednesday (7.494 million), Thursday (7.506 million) and Friday (6.964 million). In addition, “World News Tonight” stood as the No. 1 non-sports telecast of the day on Monday (7.996 million). “World News Tonight” outdelivered “NBC Nightly News” (6.089 million, 849,000 and 553,000, respectively) by 1.395 million Total Viewers, by 171,000 Adults 25-54 and by 159,000 Adults 18-49. “World News Tonight” increased its margins over “NBC Nightly News” versus the previous week in Adults 25-54 (+24% – 171,000 vs. 138,000) and Adults 18-49 (+24% – 159,000 vs. 128,000). “World News Tonight” widened its advantage on the same week

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April 15, 2025

‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ IS THE NO. 1 MOST-WATCHED MORNING NEWS PROGRAM FOR THE WEEK, WINNING ALL 5 DAYS

“Good Morning America” ranked as the No. 1 morning newscast in Total Viewers (2.732 million) for the week of April 7, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. Leading in each of the five days of the week, “GMA” outdelivered NBC’s “Today” (2.602 million) by 130,000 to take the top spot for the 6th consecutive week. “GMA” more than doubled its lead over “Today” on the same week last year in Total Viewers (+113% – 130,000 vs. 61,000). For the third week in a row, “GMA” narrowed its year-to-year margins with “Today” in Adults 25-54 (-13% – 126,000 vs. 145,000) and Adults 18-49 (-5% – 79,000 vs. 83,000). “GMA” (2.732 million, 493,00 and 325,000, respectively) defeated “CBS Mornings” (1.834 million, 317,000 and 200,000, respectively) in Total Viewers (+898,000), Adults 25-54 (+176,000) and Adults 18-49 (+125,000). “GMA” led “CBS Mornings” in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54 for the last 1,368 weeks overall — since w/o 1/18/99. Emmy® Award-winning “Good Morning America,”

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April 15, 2025

WHEN A $30 MILLION LOTTERY WINNER VANISHES UNDER MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, POLICE BEGIN TO INVESTIGATE, AND THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF POSSIBLE SUSPECTS

In 2006, Abraham Shakespeare won $30 million in the Florida lottery, and he was generous with his winnings, helping friends and family pay off mortgages and, oftentimes, giving money to those who needed it, including strangers. But three years after his windfall, Shakespeare mysteriously vanishes. Police searched for a killer and identified Dorice “Dee Dee” Moore as a person of interest. Now, in an all-new phone interview, Moore speaks with ABC News senior national correspondent Matt Gutman on “20/20,” airing FRIDAY, APRIL 18 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), and streaming the next day on Hulu. The “20/20” episode includes exclusive interviews with prosecutor Jay Pruner and Abraham Shakespeare’s second cousin Ashley McMillian. Additional interviews include detectives David Clark and Greg Thomas; former undercover officer Mike Smith; Sentorria Butler, Abraham’s former girlfriend; Greg Massey, Shakespeare’s childhood friend; Deborah Mathis, author of “Unlucky Number”; and former Lakeland Ledger re

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April 11, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘TAMRON HALL’ SEASON SIX, APRIL 14-18

Below are highlights for “Tamron Hall” for the week of April 14, 2025. Please note: The lineup is subject to change. Monday, April 14: Little Dreamers, Big Dreams: Meet the youngest person to ever grace the cover of Sports Illustrated – wrestling champion HONOR SMOKE shows Tamron some of her winning moves. Then, “MasterChef Junior” champion 13-year-old BRYSON MCGLYNN shows off his impressive skills in our kitchen with a delicious steak recipe. And an amazing update from seventh grader and now author NAOMI DEBERRY on her new book, “My Daddy Needs a Gift.” Plus, viral sibling duo AMARI and AZARIAH PRITCHETT perform their brand-new song, “Your Name,” just for the Tam Fam. Tuesday, April 15: Spin the block: Today, Tamron talks to guests who have “spun the block” in their careers and relationships. JENNIFER NETTLES joins the Tam Fam to discuss her new show, “The Bondsman,” plus Sugarland’s “Take Me Home” tour. Actress DANIELLE PINNOCK is back to talk about the new season of “Ghosts.” And S

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April 11, 2025

Bad Romance: A Special Edition of 20/20: Barefoot Witness (4/15)

TUESDAY, APRIL 15 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT – Bad Romance: A Special Edition of 20/20: “Barefoot Witness” (204) Logline: A Baton Rouge teacher disappears, and her 3-year-old daughter is the only eyewitness. Could a child be the key to cracking this case? Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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April 11, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘ABC NEWS LIVE PRIME WITH LINSEY DAVIS,’ APRIL 14-18

Check out the “ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis” highlights below for the week of April 14-18. The Emmy® Award-winning newscast streams weeknights starting at 7 p.m. EDT on ABC News Live, America’s No. 1 streaming news channel. ABC News Live is available on Disney+, Hulu, The Roku Channel, YouTube, YouTube TV, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon, Pluto TV, TikTok, ABCNews.com, the ABC News and ABC News Live apps, and more. Highlights of the week include the following (subject to change): Monday, April 14 – Global musical artist Yemi Alade (“Iyanu”); author Chris Whipple (“Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History”); Judge Esther Salas discusses threats judges are facing in this current climate; Prime Focus features Eva Pilgrim report on a mother’s allegations that after giving birth while on prescribed medication to help her overcome her opioid addiction, a hospital reported a false-positive drug test to Child Protective Services Tuesday, April

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April 11, 2025

JURY REACHES VERDICT IN MONICA SEMENTILLI MURDER TRIAL, AND ‘20/20’ IS IN THE COURTROOM

After a months-long, high-profile trial, a jury has reached a verdict in the case of Monica Sementilli, who was accused of orchestrating the brutal murder of her husband, renowned celebrity hairstylist Fabio “Big Daddy” Sementilli. Monica has maintained her innocence and pleaded not guilty to the charge. ABC News correspondent Chris Connelly reports on the dramatic courtroom proceedings and final decision in a compelling new two-hour episode of “20/20,” airing Friday, April 11 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu. The broadcast features exclusive access to those closest to the case and firsthand accounts from inside the courtroom. Fabio was a beloved and sought-after hairstylist with a client roster that included Jennifer Lopez, Russell Crowe, Jackie Chan, Jennifer Love Hewitt and more. When he was discovered lying lifeless on his family’s pool deck with multiple stab wounds to his neck and back, his family, friends and the haircare industry were devastated.

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ABC NEWS’ ‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ CO-ANCHOR GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS ONE-ON-ONE WITH PENNSYLVANIA GOV. JOSH SHAPIRO

‘THE VIEW’ IMPROVES YEAR TO YEAR IN TOTAL VIEWERS FOR THE 12TH CONSECUTIVE WEEK

‘GMA3: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW’ OUTDELIVERS NBC IN TOTAL VIEWERS

‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT WITH DAVID MUIR’ IS AMERICA’S #1 MOST-WATCHED NEWSCAST ACROSS THE BOARD — IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49

‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ IS THE NO. 1 MOST-WATCHED MORNING NEWS PROGRAM FOR THE WEEK, WINNING ALL 5 DAYS

WHEN A $30 MILLION LOTTERY WINNER VANISHES UNDER MYSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, POLICE BEGIN TO INVESTIGATE, AND THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF POSSIBLE SUSPECTS

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘TAMRON HALL’ SEASON SIX, APRIL 14-18

Bad Romance: A Special Edition of 20/20: Barefoot Witness (4/15)

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘ABC NEWS LIVE PRIME WITH LINSEY DAVIS,’ APRIL 14-18

JURY REACHES VERDICT IN MONICA SEMENTILLI MURDER TRIAL, AND ‘20/20’ IS IN THE COURTROOM

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