Gio Benitez explains why he stayed closeted until he was 24
Exclusive: Watch the Good Morning America Weekend host have his first long-form podcast interview with husband Tommy DiDario.
October 27, 2025
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Waking Up to Gio Benitez, GMA Weekend's Out Star
Benitez brings no shortage of knowledge, authenticity, and kindness to his role of journalist and morning personality.
August 18, 2023
ABC News Appoints Gay Correspondent Gio Benitez as Co-Anchor of ‘GMA’ Weekends
For young gay people of color everywhere, Benitez’s elevation to co-anchor of a network morning show is inspiring for the representation.
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May 11, 2023
23 Pics to Help You Get to Know Gio Benitez, the New Gay Co-Anchor of ‘GMA’ Weekends
The journalist is very active on Instagram.
May 16, 2023
‘Good Morning America’ Throws Big Gay Bachelorette Party for Robin Roberts
Colleagues from the network and guests celebrated Robin Roberts and her long-time girlfriend, fiancée Amber Laign.
August 16, 2023
Robin Roberts Marries Girlfriend Amber Laign
The two have been together since 2005.
September 10, 2023
'Why Do You Have to Say They're Gay?'
Some readers wonder why it's important to cover LGBTQ+ athletes, politicians, and other public figures. Our social media manager explains The Advocate's policy.
May 22, 2023
Lara Spencer Apologizes Amid Protest Led by Male 'Cher Show' Dancers
The Good Morning America cohost said her comments about 6-year-old Prince George's love of ballet were "stupid and insensitive."Â
August 26, 2019
Disney+ Unveils 'Hamilton' Trailer and Release Date
Lin-Manuel Miranda discussed the release of the hotly anticipated live-capture production.
June 22, 2020
Kids' Book Author Raymond Arroyo Bashes Boys Who Do Ballet on Fox News
The author of the Bible-inspired Will Wilder series of children's books mocked Lara Spencer for apologizing for her insensitive comments about boys and ballet.Â
August 30, 2019
Sam Champion of GMA Comes Out and Announces Wedding Plans
Champion had been out to colleagues, but this marks his first public statement on being gay.
October 5, 2012
Trans Youth Rebel Against GOP Attacks at D.C. Prom
The attendees included a Mississippi trans girl who wasn't allowed to wear a dress to her graduation.
May 25, 2023
Serena Williams Refuses to Play Ball With John McEnroe's Sexist Comments
McEnroe's not sorry he said the "best female"player would be the 700th best on the male circuit.Â
June 27, 2017
Model Calls Out N.Y. Times Reporter Who Slut-Shamed Melania Trump
After Emily Ratajkowski read him off, the reporter identified himself and apologized for calling Trump a "hooker."Â
February 14, 2017
Soccer Star Collin Martin: All LGBTQ+ Athletes Should Come Out
The sports world isn't as homophobic as many assume, at least according to Martin and a surprising new study.
November 11, 2020
2013: The Year in Coming Out
It was a big year for Hollywood coming out stories, even bigger for sports, and for protesting Russia's antigay laws. Let this list of 2013's comings out inspire you.
December 31, 2013