Exclusive: Robin Roberts opens up about the moment she thought she'd get fired from GMA

Emotional support. Robin Roberts got choked up when discussing partner Amber Laign’s current battle with breast cancer — a journey the Good Morning America host, herself a breast cancer survivor, knows all too well.

Robin Roberts is getting candid about her partner Amber Laign’s breast cancer battle.

came out as part of the LGBTQ community in 2013 and has been in a relationship with partner Amber Laign since 2005.The “Good Morning America” anchor appears on Monday’s episode “The Ellen Show,” where she recalled the time the White House rung her up for an interview with the Commander in Chief.“There was a possibility that [he] would change his stance on marriage equality,” the ABC star explained to host Ellen DeGeneres, 64. “I had not been public yet about being gay, and I was afraid that I might be outed, that people might wonder — ‘Why is she the one interviewing the president when he’s making this change in his stance?’ ”However, Roberts said she later decided to take the gig and realized it was a big opportunity for her.The Alabama native continued, “It was kind of like a scene out of ‘Moonstruck.’ [I thought] ‘Snap out of it; Robin, what are you thinking? It’s not about you.

Robin Roberts is opening up about her partner Amber Laign‘s cancer diagnosis.

Robin Roberts is opening up about her partner Amber’s breast cancer diagnosis.

Robin Roberts had some incredible news to celebrate early on Thursday morning before waking up with the nation on Good Morning America.MORE: Robin Roberts shares special present from Gayle KingThe host delivered her usual morning wisdom videos along with her glam fam, and when they finished with the prayer, she shared a big development with her fans.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaAfter talking about what they were thankful for, she brought out her newly released book, Brighter By the Day, and said: "You know what I'm most grateful for?"This book, dedicated and inspired by you, [hit the] New York Time bestsellers list. We found out last night."MORE: Exclusive: Robin Roberts opens up about the moment she thought she'd get fired from GMAHer team immediately started cheering and applauding for her.

Robin Roberts revealed that there is quite the close camaraderie between the stars of daytime television, sharing that she had a close companion on a different network.MORE: Robin Roberts and Gayle King leave fans stunned with photos from latest appearanceThe Good Morning America star took to her Instagram Stories to show that she had been given a special present by CBS Mornings' Gayle King.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaShe posted a picture of the beautiful bouquet that she was sent by the morning news star, featuring a multitude of colors and a variety of flowers."The sweet sisterhood of morning television," she wrote. "Thank you @gayleking! Not just brighter by the day but brighter by the month!"MORE: Exclusive: Robin Roberts opens up about the moment she thought she'd get fired from GMAMORE: Robin Roberts shares 'difficult' health update on partner Amber after cancer diagnosisThe TV hosts have had a close friendship over the years, having been significant and beloved parts of the morning news fraternity.The flowers acted as a congratulatory present from Gayle not only for Robin's impressive tenure on GMA, having only recently completed 20 years on the show, but also for the release of her latest book, Brighter By the Day.

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Entertainment Tonight that the decision was made because of "complications with the chemotherapy.""They're working it out. We're gonna figure it out. The prognosis is still very good," Robin said.

partner's breast cancer battle, Robin Roberts knows firsthand that it's a journey of peaks and valleys. The  co-anchor, who is celebrating 20 years with the morning news program, revealed in a new interview with ET that her longtime partner, Amber Laign's, treatment has been suspended «for the time.»«She’s had some complications with the chemotherapy,» Roberts explained. «They’re working it out. We’re gonna figure it out.

Michael Strahan's latest video offers an adorable glimpse into what his childhood might have looked like, and features a totally different side of the star.MORE: Michael Strahan shares story of support from GMA co-star that leaves her in tearsThe Good Morning America star paid a visit to his mother, Louise Strahan, and he shared a sweet video of what the two got up to while spending some mother-son quality time together.The 50-year-old was born in Houston, Texas, and undoubtedly gets his love of sports – he was a quarterback for the New York Giants for over a decade – from his mom, who was a basketball coach.WATCH: Michael's daughter makes her runway debutMORE: Michael Strahan's sweet message of support for friend and co-star Robin RobertsMichael first challenged fans to a guessing game, sharing a slew of images of him and his mom playing cards as the two pensively looked at their respective decks and tried to beat one another.He posed the challenge in his caption, writing: "Okay… a game of mom vs son… how do you all think it ended????"While fans took to the comments and placed their bets, commenting: "You didn't WIN & I clearly see the cards you're hiding!! Queen wisdom was way TOO MUCH for you!!!" and: "She whooped your behind!!! Cause you get it from your Momma!" his co-star had the sweetest comment of all. The two took their game very seriouslyFellow morning show host Robin Roberts wrote: "Being together like that you both won!"MORE: Michael Strahan sparks concern with new videoMORE: Michael Strahan has fans in stitches as he shares new video from his home in New YorkMichael was sure to not leave fans hanging, and revealed the results of the game in a subsequent video.

Good Morning America star Robin Roberts was left feeling "truly humbled and grateful" after celebrating her 20-year anniversary on the daytime show.MORE: Michael Strahan's sweet message of support for friend and co-star Robin RobertsThe 61-year-old star took to Instagram after the ABC broadcast aired, sharing a sweet message of thanks to her loyal team who have stuck by her side over the years. Robin was surrounded by her all-female co-workers as they toasted her landmark milestone with glasses of champagne.

Robin Roberts felt the love of not only her co-stars on a very special Thursday morning, but also someone very special to her as she celebrated a milestone achievement.MORE: Robin Roberts celebrates monumental milestone on GMA and fans are in disbeliefThe TV personality was celebrated for her 20 incredible years with Good Morning America, being treated to an entire morning of uplifting messages and incredible tributes.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible career milestone on GMAHowever, nothing proved to be more important for Robin than having the loving support of her partner of 17 years Amber Laign with her.In a pivotal moment of the commemoration, the GMA stars revealed that Robin was being honored in a particularly tremendous way, with a plaque featuring her name on the grounds of Times Square outside the studio.MORE: Michael Strahan's sweet message of support for friend and co-star Robin RobertsAs they unveiled it to her, she immediately got emotional, trying to fight back tears as everyone around her clapped and cheered.She even recalled the emotional moment she found out that very spot that the show was number one in the ratings, even incredulously asking her co-hosts: "Is that really staying?"A post shared by Good Morning America (@goodmorningamerica)Robin was supported by Amber and her co-stars for her anniversary celebrationRobin then motioned off camera saying: "Can I bring in someone special, sweet Amber [is here]," as her partner walked in and embraced her."I saw, oh my goodness," she reacted, to which Robin responded: "She's been with me for 17 of the 20 years I've been here," continuing to hold back tears.MORE: Robin Roberts talks working from home woes with partner Amber LaignMORE: David Muir returns to

Michael Strahan was an important part of the incredible celebration that took place on Times Square on Thursday morning for co-star Robin Roberts.MORE: Michael Strahan's daughter makes runway debut – and he's so proud!He joined in with the ABC cast to celebrate 20 years of Robin on Good Morning America, and also was part of a series of tribute messages for the TV personality.VIDEO: GMA's Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan are friendship goalsHe even made Robin emotional when he relayed the story of how she supported him when he first joined the morning news show."I was feeling overwhelmed," he mentioned as he opened up about his early days on GMA.

Robin Roberts is one strong woman, but even she had a hard time processing her longtime partner, Amber Laign's, breast cancer diagnosis. During her April 12 interview with Tamron Hall, Roberts opened up about how she dealt with the news, and how she's doing now. “I didn't get terrible [emotional] till the end [of the video] about Amber," Roberts said, fighting back tears, of the emotional video she posted on Instagram revealing Laign's diagnosis.Roberts -- who was previously diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and myelodysplastic syndrome, a bone marrow disease, in 2012 — went on to share how watching Laign go through her health struggles is different than when she was dealing with her own journey.«Up until that point, when you are the patient going through it, you've got on your armor, and I'm an athlete at heart and my doctors are my coaches and I had a game plan, the chemotherapy, the treatment,» the 61-year-old newswoman explained. «When your loved one is going through it, you feel so helpless.»«And I have been more emotional about her than I was my two times combined,» Roberts admitted. «But God is good and it's been challenging.»Roberts shared news of Laign's diagnosis alongside an emotional video on Instagram in February.«My sweet Amber wanted me to tell you something that she’s been facing. At the end of last year, Amber was diagnosed with breast cancer,» Roberts said of her partner of more than 15 years.

Robin Roberts is currently facing a challenging time as her partner, Amber Laign undergoes treatment for breast cancer.But the GMA star has the support of her co-hosts, including Michael Strahan who has given her a well-deserved boost on Instagram with a heartfelt message which she much appreciated. MORE: Robin Roberts opens up about working from home woes with partner Amber Laign The former NFL player paid tribute to his friend and colleague as she continues to promote her new book which has just been released. WATCH: Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts are friendship goals Alongside a set photo of the Good Morning America team - including Lara Spencer and George Stephanopolous too - all holding the publication, he wrote:  "Proud of my friend @robinrobertsgma on her new book 'Brighter by the Day: Waking Up to New Hopes and Dreams' that’s out today!! "The book is a guide to instilling hope and optimism into your lives, something Robin does on a daily basis. Go get yourself a copy.

Lara Spencer has quite the underrated sense of humor, as do many of her Good Morning America co-stars, and she displayed it to aplomb in her latest social media post.MORE: Lara Spencer shares unexpected shower photo from her stylish homeThe TV star shared a clip of herself along with co-hosts Robin Roberts, Michael Strahan, and Janai Norman as they stood for a selfie at the end of a hallway.WATCH: Lara Spencer's post-show antics with co-starsThe group then started walking toward the camera, eventually turning into a strut, with Robin in particular bringing a lot of sass into her walk.Eventually, as everyone told Michael to get into it, he leaned up against the wall for a devilish pose while Lara simply walked by him and mugged for the camera.MORE: Lara Spencer looks unbelievable in white swimsuit during celebratory beach tripAt the end, it was Robin who left everyone in splits as she spread her hands across the wall and adoringly looked at Michael as he walked by. Robin stole the show with her facial expressions"A little glimpse of post show antics when every hallway becomes a runway….," Lara captioned her post.

Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts has woken the country up by saying those three iconic words: “Good morning, America.” It’s a responsibility she doesn’t take lightly, we learn in her new book , out April 12. Before uttering the nationwide wakeup call, Roberts takes a breath and centers herself, fully feeling the weight and the honor of being the first voice many Americans hear on a daily basis. In Brighter by the Day—her fourth book—Roberts unpacks how she’s remained hopeful and optimistic even in the face of numerous struggles, from battling breast cancer and myelodysplastic syndrome, a disease of the bone marrow, to now fighting alongside longtime partner Amber Laign as she too battles breast cancer.

Robin Roberts has quite the content life at home, often splitting her time between her residence in New York City and her home in Connecticut, which she shares with partner Amber Laign and their dog, Lil Man Lukas.MORE: Robin Roberts praised for her strength by GMA co-stars as she marks career milestoneIn an interview for the latest installment of Live with Kelly and Ryan, the Good Morning America host opened up about what it was like to work from home with them.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaHost Ryan Seacrest asked: "During the pandemic, your crew, Lucas and your partner Amber, we got to see that.

David Muir is part of a large group of Good Morning America stars who are celebrating the tenure and achievements of a key member of the team.MORE: David Muir gets everybody talking with photo of his lookalike nephewThe ABC anchor joined in to pay tribute to GMA's Robin Roberts ahead of her milestone on-air celebration, when she marks 20 years with the morning show.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible career milestone on GMASeveral of her co-stars came together to celebrate the TV personality, including her usual co-anchors George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, and other favorites like Amy Robach, TJ Holmes, Ginger Zee, and Lara Spencer.Despite not being a part of the core GMA team, as an integral part of the ABC News family, David also shared his thoughts on what made Robin so special and deserving of such an honor.MORE: David Muir sparks concern with dangerous career moveAlong with a throwback photograph of the two chatting it up and having a good laugh, he said: "Your strength, your light lifts us all." David celebrated his ABC co-star Robin RobertsThe World News Tonight anchor came back later as well to wish the TV host a happy 20th, and was also joined by several other celebrities, including Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Luke Bryan, and even Jimmy Kimmel dressed in a Robin costume.Many of the morning news show's fans took to social media to share their appreciation for Robin, congratulating her on the incredible milestone while also praising the team.MORE: David Muir delights fans with rare glimpse into his home lifeMORE: David Muir shares joyous family news – and fans say the same thingHaving been a part of several incredible moments on the air, including talking about her struggles with health and,

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