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Sun Dec 29, 2013, 07:17 PM Dec 2013

Robin Roberts reveals she is gay in thank-you note to GMA fans [View all]

'Good Morning America' co-host, Robin Roberts, thanked her loved ones and her 'long-time girlfriend,' Amber Laign, for their support during her year of breast cancer-related treatment in touching Facebook message.

In a touching pre-New Year's message, "Good Morning America" co-host and cancer survivor Robin Roberts gratefully thanked her loved ones for a milestone year of health, among them she mentioned her longtime girlfriend.

It was the first time the popular ABC News morning show host had publicly acknowledged that she is a lesbian.
<snip>Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/robin-roberts-reveals-gay-note-gma-fans-article-1.1560929#ixzz2ouODTXIZ

This is huge!
Robin is one of the best liked and most respected people on tv. This goes from her GMA audience to those who watched her for years on ESPN.
When Robin first anchored SportsCenter on ESPN, there were many complaints. In the next week or two it changed completely. Viewers began asking for her.
I wish her nothing but the best!

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LOL! We posted this at the same time. Race you... nolabear Dec 2013 #1
Good for her! Agschmid Dec 2013 #2
"When Robin first anchored SportsCenter on ESPN, there were many complaints." Number23 Dec 2013 #3
Guess. Are_grits_groceries Dec 2013 #6
I honestly doubt her race was much of a factor dsc Dec 2013 #13
I've noticed when women come off with too much "androgyny" ... MrMickeysMom Dec 2013 #20
But didn't we all know that? I really didn't know it was a secret. I have admired her all along. kelliekat44 Dec 2013 #4
Me, too. I thought she went public quite awhile ago. WillowTree Dec 2013 #7
It was believed but never confirmed. Are_grits_groceries Dec 2013 #9
Cool! Egnever Dec 2013 #5
Good for her! one_voice Dec 2013 #8
i believe she has been openly gay for a while now JI7 Dec 2013 #10
No she hasn't. Are_grits_groceries Dec 2013 #11
Yes, she has. merrily Dec 2013 #17
Good for her!! X_Digger Dec 2013 #12
That has to be one of the least surprising coming out statements ever Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #14
Still, you would be surprised at who prefers not to notice unless and until merrily Dec 2013 #18
Oh definitely. That's why so many were cagey about things for so long Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #25
Still can. merrily Dec 2013 #26
K&R DeSwiss Dec 2013 #15
Nothing personal against Robin .. but anyone with a little gaydar had her pegged long ago. YOHABLO Dec 2013 #16
Yes, but not everyone has "gaydar." Please see Reply 18. merrily Dec 2013 #19
I look forward to TBF Dec 2013 #21
Next, Someone Will Post: The Sun Rises in the East! mckara Dec 2013 #22
Duh? Robin is gay LauraGrg Dec 2013 #23
Wishing her the best of health (nt) question everything Dec 2013 #24
It's embarrassing what passes for news. KentuckyWoman Dec 2013 #27
That is great. I'm glad she has love in her life. liberal_at_heart Dec 2013 #28
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