The Year 2022.Photo: Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Kevin Winter/Getty; Gotham/WireImage
And now,Robin Robertswill be looking back on those memorable stories from 2022, plus countless others, in ABC News’s upcoming specialThe Year 2022, premiering Monday, Dec. 26.
“From history-making, to history-shaking, to history-changing, to high emotion, high stakes, high drama, the year 2022 was…” says a voiceover in the clip before the interviewees respond with words like “mindblowing” and “insane.”
With help from her fellow ABC News anchors and correspondents, includingGeorge Stephanopoulos,Michael Strahan,David Muir,Juju Chang,Ginger Zee,Linsey Davis,James LongmanandJanai Norman, Roberts will dive into all the stories that will never be forgotten.
Everything fromWill Smithslapping Chris Rockat the Oscars,Brittney Grinerbeing captured and released from Russia, andElon Muskbuying Twitterwill be covered on the two-hour primetime special.
“You will remember where you were whenthe Oscarsslap went down,” says one contributor in the clip, as another adds, “The slap heard ‘round the world.”
The special will also discuss Swift’s incredibly loyal and fervent fan base, whooverwhelmed Ticketmaster in November, leading to many lawsuits and some Swifties taking their complaints against the ticket company all the way to D.C.
“GoTaylor Swift, and screw Ticketmaster,” jokes one interviewee in the preview video.
Other pop culture moments will also be at the forefront, including the persistent drama around theDon’t Worry DarlingstarsHarry Styles,Olivia Wilde, andFlorence Pugh,Tom BradyandGisele Bündchen’sdivorce, and the rise ofAbbott Elementary.
Adam Levine’saffair accusations, the wayTom Cruiseand hisTop Gunsequel,Maverickroared into theaters, andKim KardashianandPete Davidson’s 10-month-long relationship will also be discussed as part of the year’s biggest moments.
Taylor Swift.Kevin Winter/Getty
Additionally, Roberts and her guests will cover the war in Ukraine — and howTime’s Person of the Year, Volodymyr Zelensky, inspired millions — as well asAdnan Syed being freed from jailafter a judge vacated his murder conviction.
Roberts will also go deep into the country’s obsession with pickleball andWordle, two new hobbies that fascinated Americans all year.
“There were so many moments that stood out to me this year it’s hard to pick just one,” Roberts, 62, says in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE. “We experienced so many highs and lows - but even in our darkest times we saw grit and resilience, and found joy and laughter - through many of 2022’s most difficult times.”
“What stood out to me personally: Traveling to Ukraine and sitting down with First Lady Olena Zelenska. I witnessed the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people,” she continues. “I’m also happy that we’re highlighting and honoring teachers who continue to work and inspire our nation’s youth often under difficult circumstances.”
Robin Roberts.Lorenzo Bevilaqua/ABC
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“There are so many amazing moments of history to watch and people to remember in this special, and, together, we’ll reflect on the incredible mark those moments and people made in our lives, I hope you’ll join me December 26th,” she adds.
The Year 2022airs Monday, Dec. 26 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.
source: people.com
