Al Roker explained his sudden departure from the show due to a subpoena
29 september 2026 в 18:37
Al Roker explained his sudden departure from the «Today» show on Monday, September 28, linking it to his jury duty obligation. In a video on Instagram, he stated, «I stepped away from the show because I have jury duty. It’s every citizen’s civic duty». Roker smiled as he stood outside the courthouse in New York City, dressed in a gray suit and a beige felt hat.
Roker’s fans expressed their support for his enthusiasm in the comments. One user noted, «Imagine being a defendant and seeing AL ROKER!» while another added, «Civic duty is important!» Roker did not appear for the weather forecast, and his spot was filled by Dylan Dreyer. Show host Savannah Guthrie informed viewers that Roker «had to leave a little early», - but did not specify the reasons.
Later, Roker updated the information in the comments, stating that he had postponed his jury duty obligation to December when his work schedule would be less hectic. «I LOVE jury duty. I know I’m lucky that my company pays me while I serve on jury duty. Not everyone has that luxury», - he wrote.
This is not the first time «Today» fans have noticed Roker’s absence. Last year, he was off the air for a week, and in December 2025, Craig Melvin joked that Roker was enjoying «one of his 16 weeks of vacation». Guthrie added that Roker was absent due to his 71st birthday, which he celebrated with his wife Deborah Roberts in Italy.
Roker’s fans expressed their support for his enthusiasm in the comments. One user noted, «Imagine being a defendant and seeing AL ROKER!» while another added, «Civic duty is important!» Roker did not appear for the weather forecast, and his spot was filled by Dylan Dreyer. Show host Savannah Guthrie informed viewers that Roker «had to leave a little early», - but did not specify the reasons.
Later, Roker updated the information in the comments, stating that he had postponed his jury duty obligation to December when his work schedule would be less hectic. «I LOVE jury duty. I know I’m lucky that my company pays me while I serve on jury duty. Not everyone has that luxury», - he wrote.
This is not the first time «Today» fans have noticed Roker’s absence. Last year, he was off the air for a week, and in December 2025, Craig Melvin joked that Roker was enjoying «one of his 16 weeks of vacation». Guthrie added that Roker was absent due to his 71st birthday, which he celebrated with his wife Deborah Roberts in Italy.
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