Is it a major heat wave? Topless Good Morning America weatherman Sam Champion enjoys sun-soaked Rio honeymoon with Brazilian husband

By Daily Mail Reporter

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As an ABC weatherman, Sam Champion is used to commenting on rising temperatures.

But the 52-year-old TV anchor got to soak up the sun himself as he enjoyed an idyllic honeymoon with his Brazilian husband Rubem Robierb, 36, at Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro.

Champion, the weather anchor of ABC's Good Morning America, looked relaxed and in love as he cosied up for photos with his husband on the beach.

Catching some rays: Good Morning America weather anchor Sam Champion soaks up the sun at Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro

Catching some rays: Good Morning America weather anchor Sam Champion soaks up the sun at Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro

The couple sported deep tans as they sunned themselves while topless, with Sam sporting a blue and purple costume and Rubem wearing monochrome trunks.   

Sam also shared a sexy candid snap of the pair posing on the beach and showing off their muscles.

 

He tweeted: ‘Thanks for ur tweets!! Honeymoon is perfect @RubemRobierbArt’

Romance: The couple cosied up for photos on the honeymoon break

Romance: The couple cosied up for photos on the honeymoon break

Memories: The couple pose for a honeymoon snap which was shared on Twitter

Memories: The couple pose for a honeymoon snap which was shared on Twitter

Before departing on the trip, Sam also revealed that he and his partner were not packing many clothes for their beach holiday.

He wrote on Twitter:  ‘Now.. rush home and pack for 2 wk honeymoon @rubemrobierbArt!! 1 swimsuit and done :)’

Sam married fine arts photographer Rubem in December 2012, with an official ceremony in his Manhattan apartment with his Good Morning America co-anchors as guests.

Capturing the moment: Sam Champion took photos of the couple as they relaxed on honeymoon

Capturing the moment: Sam Champion took photos of the couple as they relaxed on honeymoon

Snap happy: The weatherman checks his photos on a mobile phone

Snap happy: The weatherman checks his photos on a mobile phone

Muscular: The TV star shows off his incredible physique as he emerges from the sea

Muscular: The TV star shows off his incredible physique as he emerges from the sea

This was followed by a lavish New Year’s Eve reception in Miami, in the same place where the couple met almost four years ago. 

Sam revealed in October 2012 that he was gay and that he and his partner were set to marry.

The weather anchor's sexual orientation had long been known to his friends and media colleagues, but he had never publicly discussed it before making the announcement.

In a statement on the ABC News website posted in October, Mr Champion said: 'We are thrilled and so excited and thank everyone for their good wishes.'

Refreshments: The couple enjoy a drink and a chat by the water's edge

Refreshments: The couple enjoy a drink and a chat by the water's edge

Sunshine: The anchor enjoyed the chance to top up his tan in the hot weather

Sunshine: The anchor enjoyed the chance to top up his tan in the hot weather

Holiday fun: The weatherman took some snaps of the beach and surroundings

Holiday fun: The weatherman took some snaps of the beach and surroundings

Striding out: The couple enjoy a romantic barefoot stroll on the beach

Striding out: The couple enjoy a romantic barefoot stroll on the beach

On set: Sam with Good Morning America's Lara Spencer

On set: Sam with Good Morning America's Lara Spencer


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They look happy and like they are having fun, BUT Sam C., has had multiple skin cancer lesions removed, so being in the sun is not exactly good for him.

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The man is very sexy. He is a hot 52. Both these guys look good.

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Ironically there's not half as many hate filled comments as Ellen and Portia get. Such hypocrites on here.

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To much testosterone for me ...

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Now, isn't that special.

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Those suits are called "budgie smugglers" in Australia. No more to say...

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Judging from the pictures it's not too cold in the water.

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Well that was gross

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my comment is "hahahahahahahahahaha"

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Ooh gaaa my hamster

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