Jennifer Lawrence follows up 'Hunger Games' with pixie haircut; Alicia Keys calls on big spenders for charity night
Jason Kempin/Getty Images'20/20' anchor Elizabeth Vargas has been MIA on the air for weeks - and Confidenti@l has learned she's been in a well-respected rehab center seeking treatment for alcoholism.
'She's checked herself into a facility and she's getting treatment,' one insider close to Vargas tells us. 'She's been there for a few weeks and will be there for another few weeks.'
Vargas, who will return to her anchor perch behind the news desk when she is released and is feeling better, confirmed she is in a treatment center and gave the following statement exclusively to Confidenti@l:
'Like so many people, I am dealing with addiction. I realized I was becoming increasingly dependent on alcohol. And feel fortunate to have recognized it for the problem it was becoming. I am in treatment and am so thankful for the love and support of my family, friends and colleagues at ABC News. Like so many others, I will deal with this challenge a day at a time. If coming forward today gives one other person the courage to seek help, I'm grateful.'
When senior staff at the Disney-owned network began whispering about her whereabouts, they were told Vargas was on 'medical leave,' but many suspected she had been getting help for an alcohol problem and would be returning soon.
'We are proud of the steps Elizabeth has taken and are pulling for her recovery,' an ABC spokesman says. 'We look forward to having her back home at ABC News, where she has done so much distinguished work over the years. Elizabeth is a member of our family and we will support her in every way we can.'
The network had been planning a way for Vargas to publicly address her issues and were exploring the possibility of giving People magazine an exclusive interview and photo shoot for a future issue.
The 51-year-old former 'World News Tonight' anchor, married to singer-songwriter Marc Cohn, became extremely upset in the wake of the Newtown school shooting in Connecticut in December 2012. We're told that Vargas' co-workers all have been supporting her off-air.
The talented anchor has interviewed big names including Ellen DeGeneres, Monica Seles, Johnny Depp, Mick Jagger and Drew Barrymore, and has hosted many ABC News specials.
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