American journalist Thomas Roberts has had a long successful career in broadcasting on television and digital platforms which began in the mid-90’s.
Before making his debut as the new host of DailyMailTV this past September, Roberts previously worked as an anchor at major news networks and shows such as CNN, MSNBC, CBS News, and the Today Show.
Roberts has become a role model for many in the LGBTQ+ community both personally and professionally. The anchor has been openly gay throughout his career and the success he has had on network television inspires future LGBTQ+ journalists.
In addition to his network anchoring jobs, Roberts has turned to social media in order to host talk shows geared toward the LGBTQ+ community. During his time at MSNBC, Roberts hosted a weekly talk show on the network’s digital platform, Shift, that was focused on LGBTQ+ issues and featured LGBTQ+ role models and straight allies called Out There with Thomas Roberts.
His latest digital LGBTQ+ centered show, titled GayGoodNews, was inspired by actor John Krasinski’s show Some Good News during the COVID-19 quarantine in early 2020. GayGoodNews is a weekly Facebook Live show that focuses on celebrating the LGBTQ+ community not only during PRIDE month but all year long.
Thomas accomplishments include an Emmy Award nomination for his investigation piece on a puppy mill in 2012, an Emmy Award win for his coverage of the Supreme Court’s decision on marriage equality in 2016, and in 2017 he hosted NBC Nightly News for a day becoming the first openly gay evening news anchor on network television.
Roberts’ has been in a committed relationship with his partner, Patrick Abner, since 2000. On June 25, 2011, the couple got engaged a day after New York legalized same-sex marriage and officially tied the knot in 2012.
Thomas Roberts has been able to accomplish both professional and personally goals that many in the LGBTQ+ community dream about. From being accepted on network television as an openly gay anchor to being in a long term committed relationship, Roberts seems to have it all. Even though Roberts has been a face in the mainstream media, it hasn’t stopped him from fighting for what he believes in and being active LGBTQ+ community.
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