'People often say it's just reality': TJ Holmes and Amy Robach reveal what TV dating shows have taught them

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Amy Robach and TJ Holmes have opened up about what they have learned from reality TV dating shows.

During the most recent episode of the 'Amy & TJ' podcast on Thursday, February 8, the 50-year-old and her boyfriend TJ Holmes were joined by 'The Bachelor' alum Matt James to discuss the reality dating show franchise and his relationship with his former co-star Rachael Kirkconnell.

Robach noted that she used to watch the show and its various spin-offs with her daughters and found it to be "family viewing because you're learning about relationships and how people interact with each other."

TJ Holmes opens up on reality TV programs 

"See, I don't think it gets credit for what you just said," responded Holmes, as per People. "People often say it's just reality. It's trash TV or this isn't how you're supposed to find love. How can any of this work out? But I think you hit on something no matter what. I think we're all still, we want love to work,” he said.

“We are rooting,” he continued, adding "We have this hope in us no matter what, and then we get cynical later. But I think at its origin, we are rooting for people and we're rooting for love.”

Amy Robach 'learnt to communicate in a relationship' from TV shows

“Right. I totally agree,” Robach replied, adding “And I find that I learn about communication when I'm watching these shows. Maybe that sounds silly, but I do think people's emotions when I'm watching it, it's legit. It's real. It mirrors life.” “This is how you learn to communicate in a relationship,” Holmes commented.

“No, but I'm watching –,” Robach added, before Holmes interrupted, “I see why we're having problems."

Her co-host then added that he was "kidding" as Robach continued, "But how many times do you actually get to watch other couples communicate? I mean, you really get to watch it. And I know cameras are there and it is in part fantasy, but there is some real realness to those conversations that I found to be and interesting and insightful sometimes.”

Amy Robach and TJ Holmes reveal how they deal with miscommunication

Robach and Holmes opened up about dealing with miscommunication in their relationship in a previous episode of their podcast. The former 'Good Morning America' co-anchors got into heated altercation over their communication issues as Robach confronted Holmes for being “moody" and not opening up to her when he has what he admitted are his "really bad days."

"I'd love for you to do is to confide in me, to lean on me, to share with me so that we're a part of the solution together," noted Robach, who revealed that the issue has led to many arguments between them.

Going on to admit that his girlfriend "won't like" his answer about why he doesn't let her in on his bad days, Holmes explained, “Because when things get that kind of bad and I'm that kind of focused or that kind of quiet, the last thing in that moment I want to do is to tell you what I need. That is how I feel, and that is the truth. Not that I think it's your responsibility. Well, you should just know.”