Deborah Roberts

Deborah Roberts is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist and co-anchor of ABC’s 20/20, known for her diverse reporting across national and international events. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Journalism in 1982, Deborah Roberts quickly established herself as a formidable journalist, embarking on a career marked by impactful reporting and significant achievements. She began her professional journey at WTVM in Columbus, Georgia in 1982, followed by a role at WBIR in Knoxville, Tennessee in the mid-1980s. From 1987 to 1990, Roberts served as bureau chief, NASA field reporter, and weekend news co-anchor at WFTV in Orlando, Florida.

She also contributed to other prominent ABC platforms such as Primetime and Nightline, and hosted Lifetime Live on Lifetime Television. In 2016, Roberts co-authored the non-fiction book, ‘Been There, Done That: Family Wisdom for Modern Times,’ with her husband, Al Roker, offering insights gleaned from their experiences. Her exceptional journalism continued to earn critical acclaim, culminating in a prestigious Peabody Award in 2021 for her impactful work on the 20/20 special report, ‘Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor.’ Building on her distinguished career at ABC, Deborah Roberts was officially announced as a co-anchor for 20/20 in 2023, solidifying her prominent role in national news.