AL Roker’s wife, Deborah Roberts, has announced exciting career news.
The Good Morning America correspondent will now be the co-anchor on 20/20.
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On Tuesday, Deborah took to Instagram to announce the exciting news.
“I have some news to share. I am thrilled and humbled to step into the role as co anchor @abc2020 alongside my friend and colleague @davidmuirabc,” she captioned the post.
In the photo, the 62-year-old stood next to 20/20 host, David Muir.
She wore a shiny gold trench coat as David had on a suit.
“We are proud to carry on the tradition of in-depth reporting on this venerable newsmagazine which has revealed truths and opened hearts and minds for 46 years, beginning with the great Barbara Walters and Hugh Downs.”
She continued: “It is the thrill of a lifetime to travel the path which Barbara cleared for women like me who dreamed of reporting meaningful and life changing stories.”
“What a privilege and honor to keep the legacy going @abcnews #gratitude.”
Deborah is the first official co-anchor announced for the role since GMA3’s Amy Robach was fired in January 2023.
It is unclear if she will still be a part of Good Morning America.
AMY OUT
ABC executives made the decision to fire Amy, 50, after her affair with her GMA3 co-host, TJ Holmes, 46, was made public.
Because 20/20 and GMA are both ABC shows, she was let go from both of them.
They were both taken off the air in early December, but officially fired in January.
“After several productive conversations with Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, about different options, we all agreed it’s best for everyone that they move on from ABC News,” an ABC News spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter.
“We recognize their talent and commitment over the years and are thankful for their contributions.”
She was with ABC News since 2012.
THIS IS 20/20
The past anchors, aside from Amy, included Barbra Walters, Hugh Downs, Diane Sawyer, Connie Chung, and Elizabeth Vargas.
Deborah was recruited by Barbara and has been contributing to the series for 28 years, according to Variety.
David has been with 20/20 since 2013.
About his new co-host, he told the publication: “Deborah brings her love of storytelling, her deep commitment to the truth, and most of all, her humanity to everything she does.”
“I cannot wait to stand beside her on 20/20.”
Variety reports that Deborah believes the new role “will give her a new sense of belonging to the series’ staff.”
“Once you have really planted yourself firmly into a program like this as I have over the years, you look for more,” she told the outlet.
On being co-anchor, Deb said: “You always feel like you have a little more ownership of a program, and more of a say in what it’s all about.”
Kim Godwin, president of ABC News told Variety: “Deborah Roberts is one of a kind — a first-class journalist who brings heart, authority and integrity to every story she covers.”
“Along with David Muir, she embodies the DNA of 20/20, inspiring the team and people around the world with every thoughtful word, inspiring report and impactful interview.”
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