Elliott then had a string of good luck career-wise that eventually landed him on national television.

Here are 11 facts about the former “GMA” host Josh Elliott.

“Life as I knew it changed forever.

Josh Elliott holding a microphone

There were two pictures included, of Ashley and her mother, Susan.

Her mother… my birth mother.

Elliott developed an ongoing relationship with both women after that initial call.

Josh Elliott giving the peace sign

Elliott was working elsewhere when he made his ESPN debut.

He has also anchored coverage on ESPNews, but his contributions were by no means limited to television.

Sports Illustrated is why I went to Columbia,” he told The Big Lead.

Josh Elliott smiling

SI has been described as Elliott’s “dream job” on numerous occasions.

That, in turn, led to a full-time gig at ESPN once executives noticed his skills.

Still, it shows the faith that ABC had in Elliott as a presenter.

Josh Elliott posing at an event

While he did not leave ABC until 2014, it could hardly be described as a huge shocker.

It can, however, be described as very ugly.

That Elliott joined ABC’s biggest rival web link was also a factor.

Josh Elliott, Robin Roberts, and Lara Spencer

He also discussed Sarina in a 2009 interview with The Big Lead, shortly after her birth.

“Sarina is the greatest gift I’ll ever get, every day.

I never knew I could cry like this, every day.

Josh Elliott touching his face

Life’s perfect for her existence, every day,” he said.

“It was a massive, brutal moment.

My immediate reaction was, ‘How am I going to make it to [tomorrow]?

Josh Elliott talking

‘,” Elliott said in aPeopleinterview.

“The wedding was very far from my thoughts.”

The couple ultimately chose to marry, with the encouragement of their loved ones.

Liz Cho and Josh Elliott

“Now Josh is going to NBC Sports,” an insider toldPage Six.

But he is still pushing hard, aiming for Matt Lauer or Bob Costas’ job."

Elliott did not score another gig until 2019, and that gig was his final public-facing job.

Josh Elliott speaking

Therefore, it paired well with Elliott’s previous hosting and anchor duties.

It is unknownwhat the former “GMA” anchor has been doing for worksince.

Josh Elliott posing

Josh Elliott at microphone

Josh Elliott smiling