Robin Roberts praised as she celebrates incredible career news

Mother's Day proved to be an emotional affair for Robin Roberts as she took the occasion to remember her own late mother.MORE: GMA's Robin Roberts says she's 'so grateful' as she makes career announcementThe Good Morning America anchor took to social media to share a heartbreaking family anecdote on the occasion that involved her sister Sally-Ann Roberts.VIDEO: Robin Roberts breaks down crying in rare comments about her childhoodShe posted on Instagram that her sister had shared a Mother's Day prayer in honor of their own mom, Lucimarian Roberts, who passed away in 2012."My dear sister @sallyann_roberts shared this prayer with our family this morning," Robin wrote. "Thinking of our beloved momma cheering us on from her Heavenly balcony.

Robin Roberts had an emotional start to the week as she took to the air to mourn the loss of a country music legend.MORE: Robin Roberts in tears as she makes confession about partner Amber LaignThe Good Morning America host joined co-stars George Stephanopoulos and TJ Holmes in honoring the life and legacy of Naomi Judd, who passed away last week.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaThe musician was remembered via a segment presented by Janai Norman, where they reminisced over some of her greatest performances and spoke of her journey and struggles with mental health.Clips from a 2016 interview with Robin were even shown, where Naomi opened up about her severe clinical depression diagnosis and her willingness to open up about her troubles.MORE: Robin Roberts makes exciting announcement with partner Amber LaignAfter finishing the segment, Janai turned to Robin and said: "This must be surreal for you to have seen her open up about her illness for her daughters to then say that was the illness that took her life."Robin was already in tears throughout the segment, responding: "It was something, I can't remember the last time hearing about something that just put me on the floor.A post shared by Robin Roberts (@robinrobertsgma)Robin spoke of her sadness over Naomi Judd's untimely passing"Being with her in 2016, in her beautiful home in Tennessee, she was so open," she continued, applauding the late singer for being so open to talking about her illness so as to raise awareness.The ABC host also shared an anecdote, explaining: "She was also so kind.

Robin Roberts' partner Amber Laign is notoriously private, but is often referenced by the Good Morning America star on social media.MORE: Robin Roberts makes heartbreaking revelation about partner AmberHowever, she announced last week that she will be making a rare joint public appearance with Robin on Tuesday.Amber and her business partner Marci will be talking to Robin on their monthly series, Planting the Seeds, to talk about the power of optimism.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible career milestone Announcing the news via her company, Plant Juice Oils, Amber wrote: "Next Tuesday, May 3rd, @robinrobertsgma is joining us on Planting the Seeds where we’ll be chatting all about power of optimism.MORE: Robin Roberts praised as she celebrates incredible career newsMORE: Robin Roberts shares special present from Gayle King"Whether you’re going through a tough time, or just a hard day, join us to see the benefits of trying to stay optimistic about it all."Set your reminders: Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:30pm EST. See you there!" Robin also shared the news on Instagram, writing: "With the launch of my new book Brighter by the Day, I am joining my sweet Amber and Marci from @plantjuiceoils on their monthly series: Planting the Seeds to talk about the Power of Optimism.Robin Roberts will be taking part in a video chat with partner Amber Laign"Optimism can sometimes be hard to access, but with a little push, it can open beautiful new doors! "Join us next Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:30pm EST where we'll remind you that optimism is like a muscle that gets stronger with use.

Amy Robach had reason to celebrate over the weekend as she marked a very special day with her loved-ones.MORE: Amy Robach details downside of travelling in relatable postThe Good Morning America star took to Instagram on Saturday to share some lovely photos from her grandmother's 90th birthday, which was attended by her entire family.The star posted a picture of the group posing by the pool, with her grandmother posing in the middle surrounded by her loved ones.VIDEO: GMA's Amy Robach and Robin Roberts' special bond"Grandma's 90th = Robach reunion," she wrote.MORE: Amy Robach shares incredible beach photos following 'rocky' vacation adventureMORE: Amy Robach's new all-natural selfie has fans saying the same thingFans were quick to comment on the joyful photo, with one writing: "This is so awesome," while another wrote: "What a beautiful family." A third added: "How wonderful to have such a large family. Hope your grandma had a lovely time."Amy's husband Andrew Shue could also be spotted in the picture, along with her daughter.The star is a doting mom to two daughters, Ava and Annie, who she shares with ex-husband Tim McIntosh.A post shared by Amy Robach (@ajrobach)Amy Robach shared a gorgeous poolside photo surrounded by her familyShe is also stepmom to Andrew's three sons from his previous marriage.MORE: Amy Robach twins with youngest daughter in stunning beachside photoThe couple have had an exciting few weeks, and recently returned to New York after spending time in Australia.The pair had the time of their life while Down Under, but Amy admitted to finding the jet lag on her return home a struggle, especially with her early starts on GMA.

Loose Women star Jane McDonald knows how to turn heads with her sensational fashion choices and on Saturday she did exactly that when she took to her Instagram feed with a very exciting career update.SEE: Jane McDonald looks flawless in beautiful beachside photoThe singer posted a selection of photos of her in action, singing away, whilst wearing the most stunning collection of dresses to announce that she will be performing in Wimbledon in June as part of her UK tour.WATCH: Are you a fan of Cruising with Jane MacDonald?One of the incredible ensembles in the collection of pictures was a beautiful black sequined V-neck dress.The statement neckline made way for a very glamorous necklace of pearls to be displayed, and the 59-year-old also accessorised the look with long elegant earrings and soft silver jewellery.MORE: Jane McDonald reveals husband left her to save her careerSEE: Loose Women's Jane McDonald stuns in figure-flattering dressCaptioning the images she penned: "l'll be performing at New Wimbledon Theatre on the 24th June 2022. Join me for a fabulous evening of music, entertainment and laughter!A post shared by Jane McDonald (@thejanemcdonald)Jane shared the update with her 180,000 followers"For more information, booking and a full list of tour dates visit my website www.jane-mcdonald.com #london #wimbledon."In the post, the star also donned a long-sleeved, glittery red dress with a large, statement diamond necklace.Another photo saw Jane wearing an impeccable nude, floor-length gown with silver diamanté embellishment, and was finished with feathered shoulders which connected to a long feathered cape.

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 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.

Robin Roberts has had a storied career as one of the anchors of Good Morning America, but she recently revealed a moment that she thought would cost her the seat altogether.MORE: Robin Roberts shares 'difficult' health update on partner Amber after cancer diagnosisIn an interview with theSkimm's 9 to 5ish podcast, the TV host talked about covering Hurricane Katrina back in 2005 and how emotional the ordeal proved to be for her.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaIn quotes exclusively obtained by HELLO!, Robin said: "It was Charlie [Gibson] who said at the end of the report, 'Robin, when you left here, you hadn't made contact with your family. Were you able to do so?'"She then shared: "And I'm telling you, I just ugly cried.

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

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.

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.