'GMA' host Robin Roberts hailed for her job overseas amid absence from show: 'You're very inspiring'

'GMA' host Robin Roberts is in Berlin to host Special Olympics opening ceremony
UPDATED JUN 20, 2023
Robin Roberts reports live from Berlin ahead of Special Olympics opening ceremony (@robinrobertsgma/Instagram)
Robin Roberts reports live from Berlin ahead of Special Olympics opening ceremony (@robinrobertsgma/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Good Morning America' host Robin Roberts is known for her professionalism and ability to connect with viewers. Recently, her fans couldn't help but notice her absence from the morning show and praised her for her new job overseas.

Robin Roberts, the first LGBT woman to host the American game show 'Jeopardy!' was conspicuously missing from the morning show. It was revealed that she was in Berlin, Germany, hosting the Special Olympics and streaming live from there. Her exciting gig had her gushing all over her Instagram as she shared several snaps from Berlin. Meanwhile, Robert was replaced by Linsey Davis, who joined Michael Strahan and George Stephanopoulos on Monday, June 19 on 'GMA.'


 
 
 
 
 
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Robin Robert’s inspirational gig

The 62-year-old Robin Roberts who had been the face of ‘GMA’ since 2005 remains absent from the show’s studio as she flies to Berlin, Germany to host Special Olympics. Roberts shared a snap of herself on Instagram captioning, “Just one hour away from @specialolympics World Games Opening Ceremony! Hope you will tune in at 3 PM EST on #ABC.” She wore a bright red long-sleeved shirt, red pants and red and white sneakers. She grinned broadly in the snap, expressing her joy at the fun gig. Roberts also shared promotional photos to show ‘GMA’ fans when and what the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony was. Her broadcast aired on June 17 on ABC. Recently, she shared a snap with Timothy Shriver, the chairman of the Special Olympics, giving him a tight hug and smiling with pure joy as she witnessed the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games.


 
 
 
 
 
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‘You’re such an inspiration’

Robin Roberts' work on ‘GMA’ has touched the hearts of many viewers and her positive attitude has profoundly become an inspiration for many fans. For her recent job, fans took to her post to comment on her unwavering dedication to inspiring her fans, “I never get tired of seeing you on social media. You’re such an inspiration.” Another one added, “You were amazing!” One more fan exclaimed, “Ms Roberts. You're very inspiring.” Another user wrote, “Proud to have your spirit representing the @specialolympics!” Her recent Instagram post with Timothy Shriver garnered absolute love and respect from her fans as one wrote, “Job well done Robin. You & GMA did wonderfully as always. We enjoyed every single minute of the televised coverage. Thank you for sharing all these beautiful photos & moments. Continued Blessings.” A fan added, “It was the beautiful opening ceremony! Thank you for bringing back dreams to our specially gifted men and women!”

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