Al Roker There’s a plausible explanation for his sudden exit in the middle of the show. Today It will be released on Monday, September 28.
“Okay, I’m out Today In an Instagram video on Monday, the 72-year-old weatherman said, “show up early because I have jury duty,” and continued: “It’s everyone’s civic duty to do your duty. I said duty twice!”
Roker delivered his message with a big smile while standing outside the New York City courthouse. He wore a gray suit and tan fedora for the occasion.
“Hey now!!! Everyone stand up! It’s time for #juryduty,” Roker added in her caption.
Roker’s fans applauded her enthusiasm for covering jury duty in the comments section.
“No, but imagine being the defendant and looking up and seeing AL ROKER!!!” one user replied, while another said: “I like it. Civic duty is a must!”
Earlier Monday, fans noticed that Roker was missing the weather forecast. Dylan Dreyer came in. Today homeowner Savannah Guthrie He told viewers at the time that Roker “had to leave a little early” but did not offer any further information.
Craig Melvin He later promised that the beloved meteorologist would “be back tomorrow.”
Roker later provided an update in the comments section, sharing that he was postponing his jury duty obligation to a time when his work schedule wasn’t as busy.
“Just to keep you updated, I have a postponement until December when work is a little less crazy,” she shared in the comments section. “But I LOVE jury duty. I know I’m lucky my company pays me while I serve on the jury. Not everyone has that luxury. Doing your civic duty SHOULD NOT be a hardship.”
This isn’t the first time Today Fans were disappointed that Roker was not featured on his usual broadcast. Last year, Roker was away from the morning show for a week. In December 2025, Melvin joked that Roker was enjoying “one of his 16 weeks off.” Guthrie added that Roker was away for his 71st birthday celebration.
Al Roker and Craig Melvin were dismissed. Both Roker, 69, and Melvin, 45, were not on Today on Friday, June 28, and their aides, Sheinelle Jones, released a statement. “Guys are getting an early start on the weekend,” Jones, 46, said while standing next to a guest during the third hour of the morning show. […]
“He’s having a great birthday,” Guthrie said. “We love you no matter where you are in the world, Al!”
Roker’s wife, Deborah Roberts, revealed that she and her husband will spend the week in Italy to celebrate the weatherman’s big day.
“Happy birthday to the man who brings life, love and laughter to my world.” 20/20 coanchor wrote a post to honor Roker. “Your kindness, joy, and generosity are boundless blessings. I love you so much! Please join me in offering @alroker the biggest birthday wishes his heart can hold!”