TJ Holmes not happy with social media posts and jokes about Justin Timberlake after his DUI arrest

Former Good Morning America host TJ Holmes has had it with the "awful" jokes and memes about Justin Timberlake after the latter's arrest on DWI-related charges early on Tuesday.

On the Wednesday episode of the Amy and TJ podcast with former GMA 3 co-host and real-life partner Amy Robach, Holmes stood by Timberlake and blasted the mockery that the SexyBack singer has received online. Talking about the possible effect the latest controversy and jokes have on the singer's kids, he said:

"I know this dude's kids have to see that and endure that. He's a superstar, but he's a dad."

He added:

"I'm looking at a human being in a human experience that really sucks for him."

While the journalist noted that he was "not defending anybody," he aimed to remind the listeners that "there is a human side" to the story. Talking about the aftermath of the incident, the former CNN anchor shared:

"[The social media] part sucks. As big as this star is, you know what the day is about to be like."

His podcast co-host Amy Robach also wished "the best" for the former NSYNC member's family, chiming in that she feels "sad" for the singer or "anyone who has to deal with the aftermath of drinking too much."

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Justin Timberlake spent a night in jail after getting arrested for DWI

The former NSYNC member's mugshot circulated widely following his arrest for DWI-related charges, which has shaken the pop culture world and has led to a barrage of both support and criticism.

Justin Timberlake was pulled over by the police in Sag Harbor, New York, after driving through a stop sign and was seen swerving on the road. The incident happened at around 12:30 am on Tuesday according to police reports. The Mirrors singer reportedly refused a breath analyzer test.

While Justin Timberlake is yet to address the arrest, according to authorities, the singer claimed that he had only one martini during the night out with friends.

Meanwhile, the online world has been less considerate of Timberlake's latest blunder. Prominent British comedian Ricky Gervais took advantage of the controversy to slyly promote his co-owned Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka, going as far as tagging the singer in a post on his X account. The post went viral and got mixed reactions from X users.

Apart from TJ Holmes, Gayle King has also come to Timberlake's defense against the social media jokes at the singer's expense, sharing on CBS Mornings on Wednesday that the Cry Me a River singer is a "really, really great guy," and is someone who is not "reckless."

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In related news, Justin Timberlake is currently on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, which is set to continue in Chicago on June 21, and it remains unknown whether or not his arrest will affect his world tour.