Robin Roberts and Diane Sawyer Reunite on Good Morning America Set

Robin Roberts and Diane Sawyer reunited on the set of Good Morning America on Oct. 6, marking a significant on-air touchpoint after Sawyer departed the morning program. The reunion brought the two broadcasters back to the GMA couch for a conversation concerning Michael Douglas and his memoir, One Helluva Ride.

The GMA Couch Reunion on October 6

Roberts shared a photo of the sit-down on Instagram, posting that a longtime camera operator named Nuge captured the candid moment with the caption, Just like old times…. Roberts added that she treasures moments with Sawyer, describing her as an incomparable and dear beautiful friend with much wisdom and grace.

“Longtime @goodmorningamerica fabu camera operator ‘Nuge’ took this candid photo and sent it to me with caption: ‘Just like old times….'” Roberts posted to Instagram Oct. 6. “I treasure these special moments with the incomparable @dianesawyer.”

Robin Roberts via Instagram

Since Sawyer Left the Morning Program

Sawyer worked on Good Morning America from 1999 until 2009, when she left the show to host ABC World News. Roberts joined the program in 2002, working alongside Sawyer for seven of those ten years. During Sawyer’s final regular broadcast in 2009, Roberts publicly thanked her colleague for the profound personal and professional impact she left on the show and its global audience.

I’ve had the privilege of working with you seven of the 10 years that you’ve been on this program and such an impact this woman has had on my life, personally and professionally. Your body of work—you have made such a difference, not just in our lives but in the lives of people all around the world and here at home.

Robin Roberts

Years after that departure, Sawyer praised Roberts’ journalistic integrity and bright disposition in a 2014 interview with Glamour. Sawyer noted that Roberts looks straight at the truth and brings a sense of life and joy to any room she enters.

Wherever Robin goes there’s more life in the room, more joy. There’s more of a sense that together we can move the horizon.

Diane Sawyer

Future Television Appearances Unannounced

Neither ABC News nor the hosts have announced whether Sawyer will make additional scheduled appearances on Good Morning America following her segment.