Robin Roberts and co-host George Stephanopoulos on the set of "Good Morning America." IDA MAE ASTUTE/ABC
Robin Roberts, co-host of "Good Morning America," started her vacation early, telling viewers she wasn't feeling well.
Roberts, who was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a blood and bone marrow disorder, in June had already announced she is planning to take a leave of absence starting late next month for a scheduled bone marrow transplant.
But, on Tuesday's show, she said she's taking some time off now, according to hollywoodreporter.com.
"Well, a full disclosure here, I'm not feeling too well," Roberts said on air. "In fact I’m going to leave and let you all do the rest of the program on your own. I'm going to take a little time off, just to get some vacay… I'll see you in a couple of weeks."
Roberts had already scheduled a vacation and is set to return to work on Aug. 20, reported the website.
While she is on her longer medical leave, ABC News has annnounced it plans to bring in Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric and Kelly Ripa, among others, as co-hosts to aid George Stephanopoulos.
"Good Morning America" airs 7-9 a.m. weekdays on ABC, channel 8.
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