‘Today’ Al Roker REVEALS SECRET Reason He’s Been MIA

Fans of Today have noticed that Al Roker has been taking some time off from the show. Recently, he turned to social media to explain his absence. Fans have also been sharing their reactions to the story.

Dylan Dreyer Has Been Filling In For Al Roker As Of Late On Today

Roker first officially joined Today as a weekday weather anchor in early 1996. Since then, he has been a long-standing part of the show.

First starting in 2012, Roker has also occasionally been part of the show’s third hour. However, he’s been absent from the show since July 17, with Dylan Dreyer filling in for him.

Taking to Instagram, Roker recently broke his silence on why he’s been absent from the show. He had been taking time off to help celebrate a member of his family: his son, Nick.

In a recent carousel post, Al wrote, “We had a great time celebrating Nick Roker’s 23rd birthday in Bermuda this weekend. The folks at the @thelorenhotels Pink Beach were lovely and had a great #oldskool meal at @tommoorestavern Can’t wait to go back.”

With the post, fans were treated to a variety of moments from the trip. This included Al and his family, including Deborah Roberts, at the airport, Nick enjoying a chocolate cake at a restaurant, and the family lounging around at a pool and seeing sights. The final photos showcased a rainbow captured during the trip as a happy send-off.

Roberts also shared a similar carousel post on her Instagram page. In the caption, she wrote, “Birthday blessings and joy! #happybday.” Sharing similar photos, she even included a close-up of Nick’s birthday cake, giving fans a better look.

 

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Al Previously Wished Nick A Happy Birthday In An Earlier Post

Al previously paid tribute to his son this past Friday in an earlier post. At the time, he wrote, “Happy Birthday to this guy. Hard to believe he is 23!”

“Here’s a look at those 23 years. So very proud of the young man he has become. We love you, Nicholas!!”

With Roker’s recent post, fans have also been sharing their reactions to seeing the touching family moment. Naturally, quite a few fans wanted to wish Nick a happy birthday.

That said, other fans were happy to see Al enjoy his time off from the show. Some comments included:

“Enjoy every moment of your vacation. You certainly deserve it.”
“Can’t believe how tall & handsome your ‘boy’ is! Great birthday celebration.”
“What a gift! Bermuda is pretty magical and a great backdrop for a memorable birthday!”
“He has the best smile!! Happy birthday Nick!”