Hoda Kotb and Al Roker walk off Today Show mid-broadcast the emotional reason behind their sudden exit!
Hoda Kotb and Al Roker’s Mid-Show Departure
On May 8, 2023, during a live broadcast of NBC’s “Today” show, co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Al Roker left the studio mid-show to honor healthcare professionals. They visited local hospitals in New York City to deliver in-person thank-yous to nurses as part of the “TODAY’s Heroes” initiative.
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Details of the Departure
In the first half hour of the show, Savannah Guthrie announced that Sheinelle Jones and Dylan Dreyer would be joining the desk for the remainder of the broadcast. She revealed that Kotb and Roker were heading out to honor nurses during National Nurses Week. Kotb and Roker then left the studio, expressing their excitement to visit the hospitals.
Hoda Kotb and Al Roker’s mid-show departure was a heartfelt gesture to appreciate healthcare workers, highlighting their commitment to community service.
