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Coverage dated September 28, 2026

Al Roker suddenly leaves ‘Today,’ explains unexpected absence

Headline from The Oregonian

Al Roker abruptly left the “Today” show mid-broadcast before later revealing the unexpected reason for his absence.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Al Roker explains sudden departure from Today show (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Al Roker left the Today show early after delivering the weather because he had jury duty, later explaining his absence in a video outside a Manhattan courthouse. Dylan Dreyer filled in, and co-host Craig Melvin said Roker was expected back the next day.

  2. New York Post

    Al Roker explains ‘Today’ show absence as he’s forced to rush out mid-broadcast (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The TV personality gave the weather forecast several times before rushing out of the studio on Monday.

  3. The Oregonian

    Al Roker suddenly leaves ‘Today,’ explains unexpected absence (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Al Roker abruptly left the “Today” show mid-broadcast before later revealing the unexpected reason for his absence.

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