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Good Morning America co-hosts celebrate wedding news live on air - but it's not Robin Roberts!

The ABC daytime show is now in wedding season


Robin Roberts, Lara Spencer, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan
Hanna Fillingham
US Managing Editor
On 23 August 2023
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Robin Roberts is getting ready to tie the knot to the love of her life, Amber Laign, in the coming weeks, but the Good Morning America co-host isn't the only one that's getting married at work! 

In fact, on Wednesday's show, the 62-year-old news anchor announced some celebratory news involving the program's producer, Sara Russell, who got married over the weekend. 

Robin shared the happy news as a montage of photos from the big day were shown on the screen, which can be viewed in the video below. 

VIDEO: Robin Roberts celebrates GMA colleague's wedding news

The ABC daytime star is thought to be getting married in September, although she hasn't given away too much information about the big day so far. 

However, her co-star Lara Spencer recently let slip on social media that it was taking place in a couple of weeks. 

Robin Roberts is getting married herself in the next few weeks© Jeff Neira
Robin Roberts is getting married herself in the next few weeks

Alongside photos from Robin's recent bachelorette party - which took place live on GMA - Lara wrote: "Congratulations to Robin and Amber," before adding: "Their wedding is less than a month away and we kicked off the final countdown on @goodmorningamerica w a celebration that was pure joy. Wish I had taken more pictures but I was having too much fun!! Congrats R and A. We are so very happy for you." 

Robin Roberts with her fiancée Amber Laign© Rich Polk
Robin Roberts with her fiancée Amber Laign - who are due to get married very soon

Meanwhile, ABC news' Deborah Roberts also gave away some details on social media. Sharing her own photos from the live bachelorette party, Al Roker's wife wrote: "What fun celebrating ⁦@RobinRoberts⁩ and Amber on ⁦@GMA⁩ today. 

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"Their nuptials are 3 weeks away. Love these two!" 

Robin Roberts and Amber Laign during their Good Morning America bachelorette party© Instagram/GMA
Robin Roberts and Amber Laign during their Good Morning America bachelorette party

Robin also recently told a fan on social media that it wasn't happening in August, but that it was "close". Robin and Amber's wedding in September would be incredibly significant for the couple, given that it's the month they began dating. 

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Back in 2020 when marking 15 years together, Robin detailed their very first date in a heartfelt message posted on social media. 

Robin Roberts with Lara Spencer and their colleagues reporting from Wimbledon
Robin Roberts' GMA co-stars are thought to be invited to her wedding

She wrote: "15 years ago I met you for drinks on a blind date that both you and I tried to cancel...twice. Your grace caught my eye right away and the ease of the evening continued to flow through dinner. 

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"We had a second date soon after and I couldn't believe how at ease I was with you as we shared each other's lives sipping lychee and apple martinis." 

"You left for Tahiti the following day and during that time apart I grew this feeling inside of me that still, is very present today... butterflies. Having you by my side is a gift as we continue to navigate this thing called life. 

Robin Roberts enjoys her bachelorette party ahead of wedding© Instagram/Robin Roberts
Robin Roberts enjoying her bachelorette party ahead of wedding

"I drive you crazy… I know which is why I love you even more to this day. You have the kindest heart and most beautiful soul than anyone I know. 

"You have shown me time and time again to stay humble and to always treat others with the utmost respect as you never know what one might be going through. Beautiful... absolutely beautiful. I love you with all my heart... boo boo. Happy 15th Anniversary!!"

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