TODAY host Dylan Dreyer has shared a heartwarming snap of her co-star Al Roker, leaving fans in tears as he recovers from a recent health scare.
The show’s production crew and presenters surprised the anchor, 68, at his home and sang Christmas carols.
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The Today show team treated anchor Al Roker to Christmas carols outside his homeCredit: Twitter
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Dylan Dreyer (left) said she misses Al amid his absence from the morning showCredit: Today show
Dreyer posted a series of heartwarming snaps to Instagram that showed the Today team caroling to Al, who was recently released from the hospital after receiving treatment for blood clots.
The anchor was seen beaming and looking emotional in two of the pictures that she posted on her social media.
She said: “There’s no one more loved than this man right here. Al Al get back to us soon. We miss you.”
Fans were left in tears as they watched the emotional moment on Wednesday’s show.
One said: “This segment warmed my heart and brought me to tears. ‘Al Be Home for Christmas’ was beautiful.”
The carol singers treated him to a special rendition of the classic festive song I’ll be Home for Christmas.
Another fan commented: “This was the best thing you all could have done for Al.
“It was so touching, I cried through the whole thing. Get better soon Al.”
And, a third viewer admitted that they “balled like a baby” during the festive segment.
They said: “Such a beautiful way to share your love and show how much he is truly missed! We miss you, Al and family.”
Savannah Guthrie said that with the help of Al’s wife, Deborah Roberts, they gathered the Today cast and crew and headed to the meteorologist’s home.
Everyone wore Santa hats and sang festive songs to boost his spirits.
When Today mainstay Al opened his front door with a cane in his hand, he immediately got emotional and had to wipe away tears.
Al tried to thank everyone but struggled to get his words out as he was visibly moved.
The beloved weatherman has been missing from the morning show since November after being hospitalized for blood clots in his leg and lungs.
He was in the hospital before being released on Thanksgiving Day, but was rushed back a day later.
Al was then discharged for a second time last week and has been recovering at home.
He made a cameo appearance on Monday’s episode of Today where he discussed his recent ill health.
He admitted: “It has been a tough slog, I’m not going to lie. It has been the hardest one yet and I’ve had my share of surgeries. I have a lot of things and people to be thankful for.”
Al also spoke about his recovery moving forward.
He said: “You lose a certain amount of muscle mass for every week you’re in the hospital and I was in the hospital for four weeks.
“So there is a certain amount of weakness. I’m doing physical therapy every day, and occupational therapy. I’ve got to get my strength back.”
Guthrie paid tribute to Al’s wife Deborah Roberts amid her husband’s health battles.
She described the ABC journalist as a “warrior of love” in a touching social media post.
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Al looked visibly moved as he was treated to the surpriseCredit: Instagram
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But the popular weatherman was later seen beamingCredit: Instagram
