Stephen Colbert Calls Out Al Roker’s Cringe-Worthy Live TV Blunder—His Red-Faced Reaction Says It All!
Al Roker’s on-air slip-up had The Late Show host Stephen Colbert calling him out in real time. His cookbook mistake left audiences stunned—was it just an oversight or a major culinary faux pas?
Al Roker’s Cookbook Under Fire on The Late Show
Al Roker appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to promote his new cookbook, Al Roker’s Recipes to Live By, but the conversation took an unexpected turn when Colbert noticed a surprising detail in one of the featured dishes.
The Today show weatherman, who co-wrote the book with his daughter—a professional chef—explained that the recipes were deeply personal, passed down from his mother and grandmother. Since they never wrote them down, his daughter had to carefully recreate each dish from memory.
Roker shared that he cooks regularly, with his mother’s oxtail stew and pineapple upside-down cake being two of his go-to meals. But while discussing his passion for cooking, Colbert interrupted with a glaring issue he couldn’t ignore.
The Shrimp Tikka Masala Controversy
Flipping through the cookbook, Colbert landed on Roker’s shrimp tikka masala recipe and immediately called attention to an unusual detail—the shrimp still had their tails on, even while submerged in sauce.
“Look at those shrimp. Why do they still have their tails? Why would you do that?” Colbert questioned.
Roker, realizing the pattern, laughed as he noticed that every shrimp dish in the book—including his shrimp and grits recipe—had tails intact.
Colbert didn’t let up, continuing: “Am I supposed to roll up my sleeves, put on a poncho, and de-tail the shrimp myself? Would you leave a hoof on a burger?”
Quick on his feet, Roker quipped back, “It’s a little handle!” attempting to defend the culinary choice.
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Fans Weigh In on the Debate
The segment quickly went viral, sparking a heated debate among viewers about whether shrimp tails should ever be left on in saucy dishes.
One fan sided with Colbert, writing, “I’m with Stephen! If I’m paying for a meal, I expect the shrimp to be fully prepped. I’m not assembling an IKEA shrimp curry!”
Another defended Roker’s choice, commenting, “Stephen, you always leave the tails on… except in a stir-fry!”
A Lighthearted Moment or an Embarrassing Oversight?
While the moment was all in good fun, it certainly caught Roker off guard. Whether this shrimp-tail controversy will change how he prepares his seafood dishes remains to be seen—but one thing’s for sure, Colbert isn’t letting him live this one down anytime soon!
What do you think? Should shrimp tails always be removed, or does Roker have a point? Let us know!
