Al Roker Ready To Make His Return to the TODAY Show!
By Movieguide® Contributor
Al Roker is returning to the TODAY show!
Roker will be back in the studio on January 6 for the first time in two months after being hospitalized for blood clots in his legs and lungs.
“We have some great news to share this morning: Al is coming back to the show,” co-host Savannah Guthrie announced on the morning show.
“Everyone’s like, ‘When when?’ Well, we have our date,” Hoda Kotb jumped in. “He’ll be here Friday. He’ll be right here in Studio 1A . This is his place. He’ll be in his seat, right where he belongs. I cannot wait for that.”
Guthrie shared that the show is “not the same without Al…our sunshine is coming back Friday morning.”
Movieguide® previously reported on Roker’s health struggles and his recovery:
Al Roker made his first appearance on the TODAY show after being hospitalized for blood clots in November.
Roker made a virtual appearance on the show, video-calling in from his kitchen. The meteorologist said he’s recovering and getting stronger each day, and expressed his “profound sense of gratitude” for all the messages of support and prayers he has received from family, friends, and fans.
“It has been a tough slog, I’m not going to lie, it has been the hardest one yet and you know I have had my share of surgeries,” he shared. “But I feel good. I feel strong. Every day is a little better than the last, and I made dinner last night.”
He continued, “I just feel like there’s gonna be a little bit of a slog. But there are people who have to deal with a lot more with a lot fewer resources. I’m very fortunate and very blessed to have the resources.”
Movieguide® previously reported on Roker’s health struggles:
Al Roker recently gave fans a health update after being rushed back to the hospital earlier this month.
Roker posted a photo of the sun rising over the New York City skyline.
“Hopefully coming home soon but when your spirit sags a bit, you get to see that and recharge,” he wrote. “God Bless you all for all the prayers and well wishes for me and my family.”
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