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Spencer's new book, "You Bet Your Life," came out earlier this month. In the book, Spencer reveals very personal details, including his struggle with a gambling addiction. He says it was a big problem during the 13 years he was forecasting the weather on Good Morning America.
Spencer returned to the GMA studio to discuss the secret he was hiding.
VIDEO: 'I knew I was living a lie' ABC7's Spencer Christian's heartfelt message on gambling addiction
'I knew I was living a lie' ABC7's Spencer Christian's message on gambling addiction
"I still don't know how I was able to hide it as well as I did. I knew that I was living a lie. I was being deceptive. People had this one image of me, which was a real part of who I was, but I was hiding this other part of me, which was just as real, and it was self-destructive and damaging," said Christian.
Spencer talked more about the turning point in his life and how he beat his addiction.
Click here to watch the full interview.
VIDEO: Spencer Christian talks inspiration for new book 'You Bet Your Life'
ABC7's Spencer Christian talks inspiration for new book 'You Bet Your Life'