Photo: Helen Healey/NBC via Getty Images
<p>Following a two-month hiatus on account of heath complications, Al Roker—&#8221;<a href="https://hof.nysbroadcasters.org/tv/roker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">America&#8217;s most trusted weatherman</a>&#8220;—is set to return to <em>Today </em>later this week!</p>
<p>The announcement came on Tuesday, and Roker is slated to appear on Friday&#8217;s broadcast of the beloved NBC program.</p>
<p><amp-twitter data-tweetid="1610254839547834368" layout="responsive" width="600" height="480"></amp-twitter></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Al Roker Was Absent From &#8216;Today&#8217; Due To Blood Clot Complications</h3>
<p style="text-align: left;">Back in November, the beloved television personality took to <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/coco-austin-comes-under-fire-for-video-of-7-year-old-daughter-twerking-on-instagram/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> to share why he had been missing from the <em>Today </em>show. Specifically, he revealed that he was hospitalized over blood clots in one of his legs, which &#8220;sent some clots into [his] lungs.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;So many of you have been thoughtfully asking where I’ve been. Last week I was admitted to the hospital with a blood clot in my leg which sent some clots into my lungs. After some medical whack-a-mole, I am so fortunate to be getting terrific medical care and on the way to recovery. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers and hope to see you soon.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p><amp-instagram data-shortcode="ClGjq7-O7Vg" layout="responsive" width="600" height="600" data-captioned></amp-instagram></p>
<p>Various stars showered Roker in support beneath this upload, including Sunny Anderson, Hoda Kotb, and Holly Robinson Peete.</p>
<p>Al later provided an update to share that, after being discharged and later readmitted to the hospital, he was back home as of Dec. 8. Notably, his health complications caused him to miss covering the Macy&#8217;s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the first time in <a href="https://deadline.com/2022/11/al-roker-misses-thanksgiving-day-parade-dylan-dreyer-today-nbc-1235181480/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">27 years</a>.</p>
<p><amp-instagram data-shortcode="Cl6_CwnukYg" layout="responsive" width="600" height="600" data-captioned></amp-instagram></p>
<p>A few days later, Roker made a virtual appearance on <em>Today </em>and let fans know that he appreciated the love and support, though he added that the situation has &#8220;been a tough slog.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;It&#8217;s been a tough slog, I&#8217;m not going to deny this. This has been the hardest one yet—and you know, I&#8217;ve had my fair share of surgeries. But it gives you a profound sense of gratitude for this outpouring of prayers and thanks. I&#8217;m a very fortunate person.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Al also shared that he was working on getting his strength back through physical therapy, and he&#8217;s feeling better by the day.</p>
<p><amp-youtube data-videoid="-aC0I2GIN2o" layout="responsive" width="1000" height="563" dock="#dock-slot"></amp-youtube></p>
<p>Thankfully, Al Roker will begin gracing television screens once again beginning January 6!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Al&#8217;s Coworkers Were Sure To Show Him Love During His Recovery</h3>
<p>At this point, we should add that hosts, staff, and crew from <em>Today</em> made sure to bring the holiday spirit to Roker while he was still recovering at home.</p>
<p>A heartwarming video shows a plethora of employees making their way over to Al&#8217;s home, and they belted out Christmas carols to bring joy to their beloved coworker.</p>
<p><amp-twitter data-tweetid="1603415814501150720" layout="responsive" width="600" height="480"></amp-twitter></p>
<p>Shoutout to Al Roker, and we continue to wish him well!</p>
 <div class="wpra-reactions-wrap wpra-plugin-container" style="justify-content: center;;"> <div class="wpra-reactions-container" data-ver="1.3.10" data-post_id="107069" data-show_count="true" data-enable_share="onclick" data-behavior="regular" data-animation="true" data-share_url="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/al-roker-returning-to-tv-after-recovering-from-blood-clots-in-leg-lungs/" data-secure="b4292fe731"> <div class="wpra-call-to-action" style="color: #000000;font-size: 25px;font-weight: 600;">What Do You Think Roomies?</div> <div class="wpra-reactions wpra-static-emojis size-medium" style="border-color: #ffffff;border-width: 0px;border-radius: 50px;border-style: solid;background: #ffffff;">					<div class="emoji-8 wpra-reaction wpra-pad-fix" data-count="" data-emoji_id="8"> <div class="wpra-plus-one">+1</div>	 <div style="background-color: #ff0015" class="wpra-arrow-badge arrow-bottom-left hide-count"> <span style="border-top-color: #ff0015" class="tail"></span> <span style="color: #ffffff" class="count-num">0</span> </div>	</div><div class="emoji-10 wpra-reaction wpra-pad-fix" data-count="" data-emoji_id="10"> <div class="wpra-plus-one">+1</div>	 <div style="background-color: #ff0015" class="wpra-arrow-badge arrow-bottom-left hide-count"> <span style="border-top-color: #ff0015" class="tail"></span> <span style="color: #ffffff" class="count-num">0</span> </div>	</div><div class="emoji-4 wpra-reaction" data-count="" data-emoji_id="4"> <div class="wpra-plus-one">+1</div>	 <div style="background-color: #ff0015" class="wpra-arrow-badge arrow-bottom-left hide-count"> <span style="border-top-color: #ff0015" class="tail"></span> <span style="color: #ffffff" class="count-num">0</span> </div>	</div><div class="emoji-5 wpra-reaction" data-count="" data-emoji_id="5"> <div class="wpra-plus-one">+1</div>	 <div style="background-color: #ff0015" class="wpra-arrow-badge arrow-bottom-left hide-count"> <span style="border-top-color: #ff0015" class="tail"></span> <span style="color: #ffffff" class="count-num">0</span> </div>	</div><div class="emoji-2 wpra-reaction" data-count="" data-emoji_id="2"> <div class="wpra-plus-one">+1</div>	 <div style="background-color: #ff0015" class="wpra-arrow-badge arrow-bottom-left hide-count"> <span style="border-top-color: #ff0015" class="tail"></span> <span style="color: #ffffff" class="count-num">0</span> </div>	</div><div class="emoji-7 wpra-reaction" data-count="" data-emoji_id="7"> <div class="wpra-plus-one">+1</div>	 <div style="background-color: #ff0015" class="wpra-arrow-badge arrow-bottom-left hide-count"> <span style="border-top-color: #ff0015" class="tail"></span> <span style="color: #ffffff" class="count-num">0</span> </div>	</div><div class="emoji-12 wpra-reaction" data-count="" data-emoji_id="12"> <div class="wpra-plus-one">+1</div>	 <div style="background-color: #ff0015" class="wpra-arrow-badge arrow-bottom-left hide-count"> <span style="border-top-color: #ff0015" class="tail"></span> <span style="color: #ffffff" class="count-num">0</span> </div>	</div> </div> <div class="wpra-share-wrap wpra-share-buttons-bordered" style="">				 </div> <!-- end of share buttons -->			 </div> <!-- end of reactions container --> </div> <!-- end of reactions wrap -->		
