The morning news anchor has temporarily left her desk for an incredible journey with her wife, Amber Laign. Why Robin Roberts is absent from Good Morning Americ
The morning news anchor has temporarily left her desk for an incredible journey with her wife, Amber Laign.
Why Robin Roberts is absent from Good Morning America
The morning news anchor has temporarily left her desk for an incredible journey with her wife, Amber Laign.
By Mekishana Pierre
Published on July 30, 2025 04:13PM EDT
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Robin Roberts on 'Good Morning America'. Credit:
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Robin Roberts has stepped away from her anchor desk for an incredible journey with her wife, Amber Laign.
On Sunday, the *Good Morning America*, 64, co-host took to her Instagram page to explain her recent absence from the morning talk show, revealing that she and Laign, 50, are on a service trip in Kigali, Rwanda in collaboration with nonprofit organization Giants of Africa.
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Amber Laign (L) and Robin Roberts.
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"We're in #Rwanda as guests of @inmuwetrust_ & @giantsofafrica celebrating young basketball players across Africa," Roberts captioned a photo of her and Laign in Rwanda. "Every last Saturday in the month in Rwanda is a national day of service!! 👏🏽
Roberts shared that the trip also serves as a celebration of the couple's 20th anniversary! The pair tied the knot in 2023 following 18 years of dating.
"Wonderful way for the two of us to celebrate 20 years as a couple...it certainly has been an adventure! 💕," she concluded her post.
Roberts' colleagues celebrated the couple's travels, with *GMA* correspondent Gio Benitez writing on the post, "How incredible!!! Happy 20 years!!" and ABC's David Muir leaving a red heart emoji in response.
Laign also shared a compilation of clips that included footage of the service group dancing and the couples' recent travels, and paid tribute to their life together.**
"20 Years, 20 Countries, One Incredible Journey," Laign captioned the post. "Robin and I celebrated our 20-year anniversary in a way we'll never forget -- in Rwanda, with Giants of Africa, surrounded by the energy, joy, and spirit of youth from 20 African countries."
She added, "From dancing to community service that touched our hearts, this experience reminded us what truly matters: connection, purpose, and giving back. We're beyond grateful to have shared this milestone in such a powerful and uplifting way. Thank you, Giants of Africa, for letting us be part of something so meaningful."
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Roberts didn't provide an exact date for her return to *GMA*, but it's clear that she's having an incredible time abroad with her wife.
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The TV personality shared a video of Laign dancing with the service group, noting that there's "never a dull moment" with each other. Roberts was also featured in a video posted by Giants of Africa, in which the broadcast journalist delivers an inspiring message to young campers.
"You are a masterpiece. You are priceless. There's no one else like you," Roberts declared.**
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