For nearly 20 years, Joan Lunden was downright beloved as one of the hosts for "Good Morning America." She had a strong, genuine connection with the audience, but, apparently, not everyone was eternally devoted to the seasoned journalist.

In an interview with Oprah during this weekend's episode of "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" , Lunden says the show's executives had decided to oust her for a very calculated reason: age.