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Megan Behnke

Al Roker On Whether He Would Leave The Today Show Following Health Scare

Al Roker on The Today Show

Al Roker has been a staple on The Today Show since the late ‘90s, and it’s honestly hard to imagine the morning talk show without him. However, last year, some might've been wondering if that would permanently come to pass, as Roker was hopspitalized for blood clots in his lungs. He later addressed viewers, saying that he wouldn't be back for a while. He was out of commission for two months but, thankfully, he recovered and returned to Today in January 2023. Roker since been readjusting to life and is utilizing new wellness routines, and he's now shared his thoughts on his future with the show in the aftermath of his health scare.

During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Al Roker detailed his recovery, which hasn’t been easy by the sounds of it. But has that road been bumpy enough to convince the weatherman to step down from his post? Well, he isn’t thinking about stepping away from The Today Show anytime soon, and he explained why that's the case:

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