Robin Roberts Leaves GMA for an ‘Incredible Journey’ Abroad with Her Wife Amber Laign

Wonderful way for the two of us to celebrate 20 years as a couple,” the news anchor writes of her recent travels with wife Amber Laign


Paula Lobo/ABC/Getty Robin Roberts on ‘Good Morning America’ in 2023

On Sunday, July 27, the longtime TV host, 64, addressed her temporary departure from Good Morning America with a passionate post on her Instagram about her recent travels.

She shared a photo of her and her wife, Amber Laign, on a service trip in Kigali, Rwanda, writing, “We’re in #Rwanda as guests of @inmuwetrust_ & @giantsofafrica celebrating young basketball players across Africa. Every last Saturday in the month in Rwanda is a national day of service.”

The anchor continued to share that their trip is also in recognition of a recent milestone. “Wonderful way for the two of us to celebrate 20 years as a couple…it certainly has been an adventure,” she added.

Roberts’ colleagues celebrated the couple’s inspiring excursion, with GMA correspondent Gio Benitez writing on the post, “How incredible!!! Happy 20 years!!” while ABC’s David Muir left a simple red heart emoji.

Laign also shared a reflective post about their recent travels and life together. She posted a video of the service group chanting and dancing with the caption, “20 Years, 20 Countries, One Incredible Journey ❤️🌍.”

“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 continued.

“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,” Laign wrote.


Valerie Terranova/Getty obin Roberts and Amber Laign attend ‘Call Me Izzy’ Broadway opening night on June 12, 2025 in New York City.

Sharing a different view from the joyous day, Roberts uploaded a clip of her wife dancing along with the group, writing, “No matter where we are in the world…she hears music and she’s just gotta dance! Never a dull moment with this one.”

Roberts’ date of return to GMA is not yet known, but PEOPLE has reached out to the show’s representatives for comment.

Roberts and Laign exclusively opened up about their anniversary in a June interview with PEOPLE.

The news anchor said, “We’re [actually going] to Rwanda. Because we wanted to celebrate that way, because our time together has been an adventure. And we thought what better way than to be with the gorillas … in Rwanda?”

The couple also revealed the secret to their lasting relationship, with Laign saying, “We keep it fresh. You’ve got to keep it fresh, have our little date nights.”