History of Amy Robach in Timeline
"Amy Joanne Robach is an American television reporter known for her work with ABC News and NBC News. She co-anchored 20/20, filled in for Good Morning America, served as a national correspondent for NBC, and co-hosted the Saturday edition of NBC's Today. She anchored on MSNBC from 2007 to 2012."
February 6, 1973: Birth of Amy Robach
Amy Joanne Robach was born on February 6, 1973. She would grow up to become an American television reporter known for her roles on ABC News, including co-anchor of 20/20 and breaking news anchor for Good Morning America.
1995: Starts Career at WCBD-TV
Amy Robach started her journalism career in 1995 at WCBD-TV. This marked the beginning of her journey in broadcasting.
1995: Miss Georgia Pageant
In 1995, Amy Robach participated in the Miss Georgia pageant and was named fourth runner-up. This event highlighted her early public presence before her career in journalism.
1996: Marriage to Tim McIntosh
Amy Robach married Tim McIntosh in 1996. The couple had two daughters before filing for an uncontested divorce in 2008.
1999: Joins WTTG
In 1999, Amy Robach left WCBD-TV and started working at WTTG in Washington, D.C., continuing to build her career in journalism.
2002: Birth of First Daughter
In 2002, Amy Robach's first daughter was born, marking a significant life event for her and her then-husband, Tim McIntosh.
August 2003: Joins NBC News
In August 2003, Amy Robach began her national television career by joining NBC News. She served as a national correspondent and later became co-host of the Saturday edition of NBC's Today.
2003: Moves to MSNBC
In 2003, Amy Robach moved to MSNBC, where she spent four years, including anchoring morning segments and filling in on various shows.
2006: Birth of Second Daughter
In 2006, Amy Robach's second daughter was born, further growing her family with Tim McIntosh.
July 2007: Named Co-anchor of Weekend Today
In July 2007, Amy Robach was named co-anchor of Weekend Today, marking a significant role in her tenure at NBC.
2007: Co-anchor of Weekend Today
In 2007, Amy Robach was named co-anchor of the Saturday edition of NBC's Today. This role marked a significant step in her career at NBC.
2008: Divorce from Tim McIntosh
In 2008, Amy Robach filed for an uncontested divorce from Tim McIntosh. They had been married since 1996 and had two daughters together.
September 2009: Engagement to Andrew Shue
In September 2009, Amy Robach became engaged to former Melrose Place star Andrew Shue, marking a new chapter in her personal life.
February 6, 2010: Marriage to Andrew Shue
Amy Robach married former Melrose Place star Andrew Shue on her 37th birthday, February 6, 2010. The wedding took place at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers.
May 2012: Leaves NBC News
Amy Robach left NBC News in May 2012 after nearly nine years. She had served in various roles, including national correspondent and co-host of the Saturday edition of NBC's Today.
May 2012: Joins ABC News
In May 2012, Amy Robach joined ABC News. She initially contributed to Good Morning America and later took on more prominent roles, including hosting Pandemic: What You Need to Know and co-anchoring 20/20.
May 19, 2012: Last Day on Weekend Today
On May 19, 2012, Amy Robach announced it was her last day on Weekend Today. She revealed she would be moving to ABC News.
October 1, 2013: Mammogram on Live TV
On October 1, 2013, Amy Robach received a mammogram on live television, which led to her breast cancer diagnosis.
November 11, 2013: Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis
On November 11, 2013, Amy Robach revealed on Good Morning America that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer after receiving a mammogram on live television on October 1, 2013.
November 22, 2013: Cancer Surgery and Chemotherapy
On November 22, 2013, Amy Robach announced that during her surgery, doctors found a second malignant tumor and that the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes. She then began undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and reconstructive surgery.
March 31, 2014: Becomes News Anchor on Good Morning America
On March 31, 2014, Amy Robach became the news anchor on ABC's Good Morning America, adding to her growing list of roles at ABC News.
2015: ABC Shuts Down Epstein Story
In 2015, Amy Robach conducted an interview with Virginia Roberts Giuffre about Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes. ABC decided not to air the interview due to insufficient corroborating evidence.
2015: Epstein Story not Aired
In 2015, Amy Robach conducted an interview with Virginia Roberts Giuffre regarding Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes. However, ABC did not air the story due to insufficient corroborating evidence.
May 2018: Co-anchor of 20/20
In May 2018, Amy Robach became the co-anchor of 20/20 alongside David Muir, further establishing her role at ABC News.
2018: New Co-anchor of 20/20
In 2018, Amy Robach became the new co-anchor of 20/20, further solidifying her position at ABC News.
August 2019: Hot Mic Incident
In August 2019, Amy Robach was recorded on a 'hot mic' discussing ABC's decision to shut down her story on Jeffrey Epstein. The incident was later leaked by Project Veritas in November 2019.
November 2, 2019: Project Veritas Leaks 'Hot Mic' Incident
On November 2, 2019, Project Veritas released a 'hot mic' incident from August 2019 where Amy Robach discussed ABC shutting down her story on Jeffrey Epstein. Her comments came shortly after an NPR story revealed an interview with Virginia Roberts Giuffre about Epstein's alleged crimes.
March 2020: Hosts Pandemic: What You Need to Know
In March 2020, Amy Robach began hosting Pandemic: What You Need to Know on ABC, a daytime program initially focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 2020: Hosts Pandemic: What You Need to Know
In March 2020, Amy Robach began hosting Pandemic: What You Need to Know, a show created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program later became GMA3: What You Need to Know.
September 2020: Co-hosts GMA3: What You Need to Know
In September 2020, Amy Robach began co-hosting GMA3: What You Need to Know, a continuation of the show initially focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 2022: Cancer-Free
As of March 2022, Amy Robach was declared cancer-free after undergoing extensive treatment including chemotherapy, radiation, and reconstructive surgery.
August 2022: Separation from Andrew Shue
In August 2022, it was reported that Amy Robach and Andrew Shue had separated after it was discovered she was having a relationship with her GMA3 co-anchor T.J. Holmes.
December 5, 2022: Taken off Air
On December 5, 2022, Amy Robach, along with her GMA3 co-host T.J. Holmes, was taken off the air following the public disclosure of their romantic relationship.
December 2022: Removed from GMA3
Amy Robach was removed from GMA3 in December 2022 after it was revealed she was involved in a romantic relationship with her co-anchor T.J. Holmes.
December 2022: Removed from GMA3
In December 2022, Amy Robach was removed from GMA3 after it was revealed she was involved in a romantic relationship with her co-anchor T.J. Holmes.
January 2023: Fired from ABC News
Amy Robach was fired from ABC News in January 2023 after her romantic relationship with co-host T.J. Holmes was revealed. She had served in various roles at ABC News since May 2012.
January 27, 2023: Fired from ABC News
On January 27, 2023, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes were fired from ABC News due to their romantic relationship.
March 2023: Divorce Finalized
Amy Robach's divorce from Andrew Shue was reportedly finalized in March 2023, following their separation in August 2022.
December 5, 2023: Launches Podcast
On December 5, 2023, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes launched a podcast called 'Amy & T.J.' on iHeartRadio.
2023: Discusses Drinking Habits
In 2023, Amy Robach discussed her drinking habits on her podcast, revealing that she drank daily throughout the year to cope with a heightened, anxious period.
2024: Announces 'Dry January'
In 2024, Amy Robach announced on her podcast that she and T.J. Holmes were participating in a 'dry January,' revealing she had been consuming 'over 30 drinks a week' before abstaining.