Al Roker explains mid-broadcast exit from Today show

What we know

1 Al Roker left the Today show partway through Monday's broadcast, according to the New York Post.

2 He had given the weather forecast multiple times before rushing out of the studio, per the New York Post.

3 Roker later publicly explained the reason for his exit, according to multiple outlets.

Al Roker briefly left the set of NBC's Today show during Monday's broadcast, according to multiple outlets. Roker had delivered the weather forecast several times before rushing out of the studio, the New York Post reported.

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Roker later explained the reason for his mid-show exit, according to HuffPost, The Daily Beast, Independent Journal Review and the New York Post. Outlets described the reason as relatable but did not specify what it was in the supplied summaries.

Details on the exact cause of Roker's departure were not included in the available reporting.

How each side covered it

Left

2 outlets

HuffPost described Roker's reason for leaving as "very relatable."
The Daily Beast characterized the exit as a "mysterious mid-show" departure that was later explained.

“Al Roker's Reason For Skipping Out Of 'Today' Show Is Very Relatable” — HuffPost

Right

2 outlets

The New York Post reported Roker gave the weather forecast several times before rushing out of the studio on Monday.
Independent Journal Review reported Roker explained his sudden departure from the show.

“The TV personality gave the weather forecast several times before rushing out of the studio on Monday.” — New York Post

Questions readers ask

What happened during Al Roker's Today show appearance?

Al Roker rushed out of the studio partway through Monday's broadcast after delivering the weather forecast several times, according to the New York Post.

Did Al Roker explain why he left?

Yes, according to HuffPost, The Daily Beast, Independent Journal Review and the New York Post, Roker later explained the reason for his mid-show departure.

What was the reason for his exit?

The supplied reports describe the reason as relatable but do not state what it specifically was.

Sources · 4 outlet reports

HuffPostLeft-leaningAl Roker's Reason For Skipping Out Of 'Today' Show Is Very Relatable
The Daily BeastLeft-leaning‘Today’ Show Host Reveals Reason for Mysterious Mid-Show Exit
Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningAl Roker explains sudden departure from Today show
New York PostRight-leaningAl Roker explains ‘Today’ show absence as he’s forced to rush out mid-broadcast

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