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On Monday, Today Co-host Craig Melvin was open about the reasoning behind the 69-year-old’s absence.
As Melvin, Sheinelle Jones, and Dylan Dreyer settled into their familiar spots during the third hour of Today, Melvin took the lead in the intro and shared the news that Al was taking a well-deserved day off to enjoy the holidays.
Many Americans came out on October 9 to commemorate Columbus Day. Dreyer replaced Al and did his weather report for the day in his absence.
Before fans start worrying, Al is expected to return to the show on October 10.
Meanwhile, Al documented his day off with heartwarming photos he posted to Instagram.
Roker captioned the post: “Best apple picking ever. Blue Sky and my Baby Sky, family.”
In the series of photos, Roker’s granddaughter and oldest daughter, Courtney Roker Laga, appear along with her husband, Wes. Another photo in the post captured Roker’s other children, Nick and Leila, along with brother Chris and sister-in-law Latice, all gathered together in a moment of joy. The group enjoyed a lovely excursion to Hilltop Orchards in the Berkshires, Massachusetts.
Roker’s wife, Deborah Roberts, did not appear in any of the photographs.
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Roker recently became a grandfather after his eldest daughter gave birth to Sky in July 2023. Roker shared that he “couldn’t be happier” and has been in love with the new addition to the family ever since.
“We are so excited to welcome a new member to our family and begin this next chapter in our lives,” said new mother Courtney Roker Laga. Today via text message.
Roker Laga is the daughter of Roker and his ex-wife, Alice Bell. After the two divorced in 1994, Roker married journalist Deborah Roberts. The two have been married since 1995.
Needless to say, everyone loves to see a big happy family!
Categories: Biography
Source: vcmp.edu.vn