Al Roker has a reasonable explanation for his sudden, mid-show exit from the Today show on Monday, September 28. “Well, I got out of the Today show early because I’ve got jury duty,” the weatherman, 72, said in a Monday Instagram video. “It’s everybody’s civic duty to do your duty. I said duty twice!” Roker delivered his message with a big smile as he stood outside of a New York City courthouse. He was dressed for the occasion with a gray suit and tan fedora. “Hey now!!! All rise!! Time for #juryduty,” Roker added in the caption. Today's Al Roker Says Spring Break Trip Help...
'Today' Cohost Al Roker Explains His Sudden, Mid-Show Exit
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Sep 29, 2026 • 3 weeks ago
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