Josh Elliott is an American television journalist known for serving as a news anchor on ABC’s Good Morning America. Prior to this role, he worked as a journalist at ESPN’s SportsCenter and contributed to programming on ESPNEWS. Often referred to as ABC’s “Golden Boy,” Elliott played a significant role in helping to boost the ratings of Good Morning America, cementing his name within mainstream broadcast journalism.
Born on July 6, 1971, Josh Elliott attended Loyola High School in Los Angeles. He later enrolled at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned a degree in English Literature. While in university, Elliott wrote for the campus newspaper, building practical experience that would shape his future career in journalism. Continuing his academic journey, he earned a Master’s Degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, an Ivy League institution known for producing top-tier media professionals. This academic background provided Elliott with a strong foundation for a career in media and broadcasting.
Before his television success, Elliott held behind-the-scenes roles, beginning as a producer for Galaxy Productions and later for 20th Century Fox. Initially focusing on comedy development, he transitioned to physical production before entering journalism full time. After completing his studies at Columbia, he joined Sports Illustrated as a writer, where he remained for six years, contributing in-depth sports commentary.
Elliott transitioned to television at ESPN, appearing on shows such as Jim Rome is Burning and Around the Horn. He served as a co-host on Cold Pizza on ESPN2 and contributed written work to ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com. Notably, he co-anchored SportsCenter alongside Hannah Storm, establishing himself as a versatile figure in both print and broadcast formats.
In 2011, Elliott joined ABC’s Good Morning America following the departure of anchor Juju Chang. Alongside co-anchors George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, and Lara Spencer, Elliott helped revitalize the morning show, which blended news, weather, and feature segments in an approachable format. He also hosted Good Afternoon America with Lara Spencer from July to September in 2012. His upbeat presence and journalistic credibility made him a well-known and well-regarded media personality.
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Girlfriend: | Liz Cho |
| Profession: | Journalist |
| Ex. Wife: | Priya Narang |
| Height: | 1.91 m |
| T.V. Show(s): | Good Morning America |
| Children: | Sarina Elliott |
| Net Worth: | $ 1.5 million |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles |
| Nationality: | American |
| Salary: | $2 million. |
| Date of Birth: | 06-07-1971 |
| Wife: | Liz Cho |
| Ethnicity: | White |
| Birth Sign: | Cancer |
| Employer: | CBS News and CBSN |
| Alma Mater: | Loyola High School of Los Angeles |
| Marriage Date: | 11-07-2015 |
| Birth Date: | 6 Jul, 1971 |
| Age: | 48 yrs |
| Occupations: | Sports commentator News presenter Actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American sportscaster |
| Twitter Id: | Joshelliott32 |
| Spouse: | Liz Cho [M. 2015] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
