Sources close to the couple described their first day back as “wonderful,” & told us they felt, “supported & loved,” by their ABC colleagues — who even said a prayer with them.

“They’re not ashamed. They’re two consenting adults, who ended up loving each other,” one source told Page Six.

“They hadn’t seen each other since Tuesday. It’s not how they wanted [news of their relationship] to Advance out, but it’s also kind of a relief,” they added.

Another source familiar with the couple told us they’ve been “good friends for eight years,” & claims their romance began in August as they both dealt with marital woes.

We’re told they eventually reconciled, but it was short-lived & he moved out for good about “four months ago.”

“The only person he could lean on was Amy when he was having trouble with his marriage again recently. Amy was the first person he reached out to. No one knew he was getting a divorce until yesterday,” the second source said.

Meanwhile, Robach & her TV star husb&, Andrew Shue, had issues of their own.

A third source told us, “Amy & Andrew had a few bumps, & it’s always felt like they were exploring avenues.”

Insiders told us that Robach’s marriage officially came to an end “about six months ago,” while a fourth person claimed, “she was very upset about it.”

“They were really close & tried to make it work … She was very sad about her marriage ending. It didn’t seem like it was over cheating,” they said.

Our sources told us that “no one was blindsided” by Robach & Holmes’ relationship — including their spouses.

Rumors of secret rendezvouses started the moment they became friends in 2014, & rumors of them hooking up at separate events in 2017 ran rampant around ABC.

In fact, they were afraid to even be around each other, we hear.

“The rumors freaked them out. They panicked. They weren’t true, & after that, they were terrified to hang out together or be on-air & be too friendly,” the second source said.

Now that the rumor is officially fact, don’t expect to hear from Holmes & Robach. They both were mum about the situation when they appeared on their show, “GMA 3,” Thursday afternoon, despite arriving at the studio “as a couple.”

“They [feel they] don’t owe anyone anything … They’re upset that their daughters had to be exposed to it this way, but there’s nothing they’re ashamed of,” the first source said.

“It’s the most difficult part of their lives that they’re experiencing. It’s a friendship that clicked & became more … & it happens,” they concluded.

Reps for the couple did not comment.