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Al Roker is sharing a message of support and sympathy to all parents worried about their children's future.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThough his own children are all beyond their school-age years, his youngest son, Nick, was only ten-years-old when the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting occurred in Newtown, Connecticut.Filming from his home gym as he walked on a treadmill, a sight very familiar for his loyal fans, the Today Show star used the 1986 hit Higher Love by Steve Winwood to deliver his thoughtful message.WATCH: Al shares emotional tribute during recent Washington DC tripMORE: Al Roker's wife Deborah Roberts left emotional by son Nick's big achievement"What greater love is there than people who love their children, whether it's a parent to a son or daughter, whether it's a godmother or godfather, or grandparents who care about their children or people who care about all of our kids."Continuing, he pleaded: "Higher love.

Al Roker and his wife Deborah Roberts had quite the emotional Sunday as they saw their son Nick grow up right before their eyes.MORE: Today's Al Roker completes Brooklyn half marathon - and he looks incredible!The two took to social media to share over the weekend that their youngest gave the sermon at their church as a graduating senior.VIDEO: Al Roker celebrates son Nick's 19th birthdayThey shared many family snapshots that included Nick in his robes and some while he gave his sermon as they looked on with joyful and with pride.Deborah in particular revealed that she was left in tears as she shared her thoughts, writing: "Sentimental Sunday for this mama. Please allow me to bask and boast a bit about our beautiful youngest, Nick. MORE: Al Roker shares unexpected video for daughter revealing unfortunate health diagnosis"After years of demonstrating what it means to show up, reach high and press on, Nick was chosen to speak about his journey @stjameschurchnyc today." She then paid a heartfelt tribute to him as she added: "Since childhood, Nick has had the kindest heart that is bursting with warmth and wonder and wide open optimism.

Al Roker has teased a "special" Today Show episode on Friday 20 May, sharing a picture with Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones.MORE: Al Roker shares touching photo from daughter Courtney's wedding day"Just part of our #thirdhourtoday @todayshow crew heading down to @hiltonhead_sc for a special show tomorrow am thanks to our friends at @vrbo," the Today host shared, posting a picture of 12 members of the crew for the show's third hour.WATCH: Al Roker shares sentimental tribute during DC visitSponsored by Vrbo, the third hour has gone on the road to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina where they will present live from the beach and be joined by special guests including Charlamagne tha God, and local chefs.

David Muir rarely shares personal snapshots on his social media, but there's one figure that will usually make frequent appearances, that being his dog Axel.MORE: David Muir shares heartbreaking Covid story that leaves fans in tearsThe ABC anchor took to Instagram to post a picture of himself posing alongside his dog as they both pulled off an identical stance.VIDEO: Does David Muir have a partner? Here's all we knowThey both sat on the sofa with their hands crossed together, with David also giving Axel a sly look as he wrote: "We cross our paws together."Many of his fans felt like they were seeing double with the photograph, with fellow ABC colleague Deborah Roberts writing: "Too cool!"MORE: David Muir has the sweetest message for Kelly Ripa and her childrenKelly Ripa said: "[heart emoji] you too," with Ginger Zee simply quipping: "Stately." A fan also commented: "Very elegant! The swagger!""Such a handsome duo," another added, with a third also writing: "You two are one of a kind. Very special," and one also calling them "two distinguished gentlemen." David and Axel struck matching posesThe World News Tonight star recently had another personal set of photos to share, this time celebrating a bit of good news.The reporter had the honor of being Syracuse University's class of 2022 commencement speaker at their graduation.MORE: David Muir shares rare personal photographs during break from ABCMORE: David Muir has reason to celebrate following latest career newsHe certainly took the position seriously, sharing on Instagram some images from the special occasion ahead of his speech, which was no doubt inspiring.

Al Roker adores doting on his teenage son Nick and regularly delights in documenting himself whipping up a meal for him. But the Today show weatherman's latest kitchen creation sparked concern for the 19-year-old in an unexpected way.MORE: HELLO!'s Platinum Jubilee T-shirts to celebrate the QueenAl was preparing a surprising breakfast for his family and posted a video on Instagram. The caption read: "Hey, Nick! #comeandgetit This morning I tore up a stale croissant, mused it with 3 eggs, a splash of milk, leftover sautéed #zucchini bacon and cheddar and baked at 350° for 20 minutes."WATCH: Al Roker's son receives incredible news Fans branded him, "the best dad," and said that despite the stale nature of the ingredients, it sounded "delicious". However, there were many who voiced their concern about how Nick will cope without his dad's cooking when he heads off to college after the summer. MORE: Al Roker's rarely seen oldest daughter pictured to honor special day MORE: Savannah Guthrie misses Today as Hoda Kotb is joined by new co-host"Poor Nick when he leaves for college.

Al Roker is a devoted family man and loves nothing more than spending time with his children.MORE: HELLO!'s Platinum Jubilee T-shirts to celebrate the QueenWhile his youngest two, Nick and Lelila, often feature on his social media accounts, his oldest daughter Courtney is rarely pictured in public.However, to mark Mother's Day on Sunday, Al took to Instagram to share a series of family snapshots, including a lovely group picture featuring his oldest child, and several more from vacations and memorable occasions.VIDEO: Al Roker's son Nick receives exciting news"What a beautiful family," one follower wrote in the comments section, while another wrote: "Such lovely pictures." A third added: "Gorgeous pictures."MORE: Savannah Guthrie misses Today as Hoda Kotb is joined by new co-hostMORE: Al Roker defended by wife Deborah Roberts from co-starAl shares Courtney with his ex-wife Alice Bell, and went on to welcome Leila and Nick with wife Deborah Roberts.Last year was an incredibly exciting time for Al's family, as Courtney tied the knot to now-husband Wesley Laga. Al Roker's daughter Courtney made a rare appearance in a new family photoThe couple said "I do" at the Ashford Estate in New Jersey where Al walked Courtney down the aisle.

Al Roker is a much-loved star on Today and fans were delighted when he filled in for Jenna Bush Hager on the fourth hour of the show recently.MORE: Al Roker inundated with support after latest wellness revelation During the program, the beloved weatherman was chatting with co-host Hoda Kotb about his wife Deborah Roberts, and how she is the first to defend Al from his co-stars."What I do love is she's my biggest protector, if you will," Al said. "Every now and then [Craig] Melvin will make some age joke and she'll text him.VIDEO: Al Roker causes a buzz among his Today co-stars"She says, 'You better knock it off,' and he will go 'Oh I got a text from Deborah!' She will come for you!"MORE: Why Al Roker's wedding photos are truly inspiringMORE: Al Roker's wife Deborah Roberts shares emotional family updateHoda added: "She's a fierce defender of Al and his biggest cheerleader!"But Deborah is also quick to put her husband in his place if she thinks he has taken something too far on TV.

Al Roker's beloved wife, Deborah Roberts, posted an emotional message on Instagram on Thursday as she reflected on some very difficult times. The ABC journalist took to social media with a black and white selfie in which she was smiling for the camera. MORE: Al Roker surprises himself with latest wellness update Deborah was standing in her bathroom and dressed casually in a white vest and makeup-free. WATCH: Al Roker works up a sweat in his impressive home gym She shared a reflective message which read: "Thursday thoughts. Two years ago I took this pic.

Staying positive! Al Roker is measuring his weight loss success with one important benchmark — making sure his clothes fit right.

Al Roker and his family, and the Today Show host is trying to figure out just how to best prepare himself for it.MORE: Al Roker shares sentimental tribute ahead of special work project close to his heartIt comes as no surprise to fans of the star that he has an extremely tight knit family, which includes his wife Deborah Roberts, who works for ABC as a television journalist, plus their children Leila, 23, and Nicholas, 19. He has another daughter, Courtney, 25, with ex-wife Alice Bell.The family faced a big transition when Leila decided to move to Paris, where she has been living for several years, and now they're trying to wrap their heads around yet another change, one that will officially make the parents empty nesters.WATCH: Al shares sentimental tribute during visit to Washington DCMORE: Al Roker expresses gratitude and inspires fans in latest sentimental videoAl revealed during a special interview that his son Nicholas is off to college, and as he and Deborah brace themselves for his big move, he's seeking advice from none other than former President Barack Obama.The beloved weatherman was recently in Washington DC to interview the President for a Today Show special, which aired Wednesday 13 April, about his upcoming Netflix series, Our Great National Parks, which premiered on the same day.As the two explored ​​Virginia's Great Falls National Park, the NBC host opened up about the fact that he will soon be an empty nester, and asked Obama how he and his wife should prepare.A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)The candid conversationHe asked him: "Our son Nick is getting ready to go to college, he's about to leave.

Al Roker was over the moon on Wednesday when his special interview with former President Barack Obama aired on NBC's Today Show—but wife Deborah Roberts was quick to bring him back down to Earth.MORE: Al Roker provides rare insight on debilitating cancer diagnosis with wife Deborah Roberts"I hope you get to watch my interview with @barackobama on @todayshow and on @todaysxm," Al captioned the post which included a picture of the two men walking through the woods.WATCH: Al Roker shares sentimental tribute during DC visitHowever Debroah was quick to comment, joking: "Nice work on this special assignment!"Next time I’m gonna scoop you!"MORE: Al Roker expresses gratitude and inspires fans in latest sentimental videoDeborah works for rival network ABC, but Al saw the humor in the comment, replying with a laughing-crying emoji.Al flew in to Washington DC for the special conversation to celebrate Barack's new series, Our Great National Parks on Netflix/A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Deborah commented on this post of Al'sDays prior, he told fans about one of the first times he visited the capital city and how much the visit meant to him.The video, posted on social media, saw the news anchor with the US Capitol building towering behind him, and he expressed the impact the historic structure had on him, explaining: "I'm telling you, I never get tired of seeing that building, it means so very very much to all of us, it should." Deborah left this comment on his pageHe captioned the somber yet impactful message: "First time I saw the #uscapitol building was a church field trip in 1968 and ever since then, I am still awestruck by what it represents."The father-of-three also took the time to commemorate Judge Ketanji Brown

Al Roker adores working at Today and often documents his time on air on social media.MORE: Al Roker turns a negative situation into a positive oneAnd most recently, the NBC star took to Instagram to share a moment that touched him on Wednesday's show.The dad-of-three posted several stills of the Today stars chatting with Brittany McGuire and her brother, Ryan, who lives with autism.VIDEO: Today's Al Roker brings fans to joy with adorable update In the caption, Al wrote: "What an uplifting story about Brittany McGuire aka Tacobellqween and her brother, Ryan who lives with #autism and how they use TikTok to dispel misconceptions.MORE: Al Roker recalls leaving Today due to COVID scare as fans send supportMORE: Al Roker defended by wife Deborah Roberts from Today co-star's remarks"They were both delightful this morning on @todayshow and our pal @photonate captured the moments."Fans were quick to comment on the post, with many saying that it had them in tears. "Absolute best story, made me cry.

Al Roker had quite the challenging task of appearing live to his beloved fans around the country on Today during the height of the pandemic.MORE: Al Roker provides rare insight on debilitating cancer diagnosis with wife Deborah RobertsRELATED: Today show hosts' plush homes: Katie Couric, Al Roker, Hoda Kotb and moreIn a candid new chat he did with his wife, ABC journalist Deborah Roberts, the NBC star opened about the perils of working from home - and how it affected both of them.VIDEO: Today's Al Roker surprises daughter Leila during live chatTuning in from their New York living room, the two talked about how they'd figured out scheduling and spacing out their work-from-home lives during the early months of quarantine.Deborah started by talking about how they figured out what rooms to use, saying: "By the way, i started off in one room of the house, it was lovely, the sofa… it was beautiful.MORE: Al Roker provides unexpected glimpse into his look in new video"And then I didn't go on television for a day or two, and he stole my spot!" she then exclaimed, pointing the finger at her husband sitting beside her. Al and Deborah worked from home together while quarantining with son Nick"Hey, possession is nine-tenths of the law," Al just hilariously quipped.

Al Roker is a much-loved TV star who brightens up the mornings of viewers on Today.MORE: Al Roker turns a negative situation into a positive oneAnd away from work, the weatherman enjoys nothing more than spending time with his family. Al is married to ABC news journalist Deborah Roberts, and is a doting father to three grown-up children.The dad-of-three delighted fans this week after sharing an incredible family photo to mark National Puppy Day.VIDEO: Today's Al Roker brings joy to fans with adorable updateAl is the proud owner of pet dog Pepper and wanted to celebrate his four-legged friend online.MORE: Al Roker recalls leaving Today due to COVID scare as fans send supportMORE: Al Roker documents huge weight loss in new photosThe star shared an incredible picture of his entire family dressed up in matching Christmas suits while posing in their living room with Pepper.The family picture got quite the reaction from Al's followers, with many taking to commenting on it.

Hoda Kotb loves nothing more than being a mom and shares her two young daughters Haley and Hope with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.MORE: Al Roker defended by wife Deborah Roberts' remarks from co-starWhile the TV star is a familiar face many people wake up to in the mornings, when it comes to her personal life she's fairly private.However, Hoda got candid about her family, and made a heartfelt revelation about her ex and their decision to adopt.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb is left shocked live on airShe told Good Housekeeping magazine: "I don't think I would have adopted if it hadn't been for Joel. Having a stable relationship in that moment was really important.MORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid with co-star after on-air reunionMORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-star"Once that fell into place, it didn't seem as scary to me.

Keeping it off! Al Roker reflected on his weight loss journey two decades after he underwent gastric bypass surgery.

Savannah Guthrie isn't one to sit still for very long and has had a hectic few months at work, which has seen her work late night news shifts back-to-back with early morning starts.MORE: Savannah Guthrie surprises fans with her outfit choiceThe Today star was noticeably absent from work at the start of the week, and on Tuesday her co-star Hoda Kotb explained the reason for her being off work."It's Tuesday morning, we're so happy you're starting with us. Savannah is taking this week off for much-needed R and R."VIDEO: Savannah Guthrie and her Today co-stars as you've never seen themIn the front seats this week joining Hoda are Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones.MORE: Hoda Kotb's very famous new co-star revealedMORE: Al Roker shows support for co-star during emotional moment live on airIt isn't just Savannah who is off from Today this week either, as Hoda's Fourth Hour co-star Jenna Bush Hager is also taking the week off work.Jenna's seat is being kept warm by Kelly Rowland, who was announced as the celebrity co-host for Monday-Wednesday.

Jenna Bush Hager is a familiar face on Today's Fourth Hour alongside Hoda Kotb, but was noticeably absent on Monday's show.MORE: Al Roker shows support for co-star during emotional moment live on airInstead, Hoda sat alongside Kelly Rowland at the start of the week.Kelly looked incredible dressed in a hot pink jumpsuit as she made her Today hosting debut, and looked like she was having a great time too both in front of the camera and backstage with Hoda, in footage shared on social media ahead of the show.VIDEO: Today's Jenna Bush Hager leaves Hoda Kotb shocked live on air"It's like coming home," she told the mom-of-two at the start of the show, referring to just how many times she's appeared on the NBC News show as a guest.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share tearful baby storyMORE: Jenna Bush Hager admits to "really big mistake" during candid discussion with Hoda KotbWhile no explanation was given as where Jenna was, she was likely enjoying a well-deserved break with her family.Jenna is a doting mom to three young children, Mila, Poppy and Hal, who she shares with husband Henry Hager.A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Kelly Rowland kept Jenna Bush Hager's seat warm on Monday's Today with Hoda & JennaThe daughter of George W.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager enjoyed a very different type of show last week as they hosted Today with Hoda & Jenna from New Orleans.MORE: Al Roker shows support for co-star during emotional moment live on airAnd while they're back in the studio on Monday, things aren't going quite back to the way they were.On Sunday, Today announced that Jenna Bush Hager would be temporarily replaced by a very famous star from Monday to Wednesday.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb and her Today co-stars as you've never seen them beforeHoda will be joined by none other than Kelly Rowland, with a statement being put out on Instagram.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share tearful baby storyMORE: Jenna Bush Hager admits to "really big mistake" during candid discussion with Hoda KotbIt read: "The iconic @kellyrowland will be guest co-hosting with @hodakotb this week. This is one thing we do NOT have a dilemma over.

Al Roker is gearing up in the best way he can for his son Nick's departure from their family home as he leaves for college.MORE: Al Roker triggers emotional reaction from fans with challenging social media messageThe Today Show star has been pampering his son and sharing how he does it on social media, including with a recent bit of culinary ingenuity that warmed fans' hearts.WATCH: Al Roker's son receives incredible news and his dad couldn't be more proudThe TV journalist took to his Instagram to share a clip of himself making his own version of a McGriddle sandwich for Nick's breakfast.He showed off what his equipment looked like before panning over to the delicious finished product, saying: "This morning I decided to try my hand at my own version of McGriddle for Nick."MORE: Al Roker's co-stars cheer him on as he pays heartfelt tribute following latest career achievementHe even listed the ingredients, saying he'd used bacon, eggs, and cheese, sandwiching them between flapjacks, and it looked incredible.Many fans took to the comments section of his post to share how loving of a gesture they thought it was and deemed Al quite the inspirational dad.A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Al prepared his own version of a McGriddle for NickOne wrote: "I want to be Nick!!" with another saying: "Made with Love! Such a dedicated father," and a third added: "You are an awesome Dad, Al Roker!!"Many simply shared heart emojis and remarked upon how good the sandwich looked, with one of his followers commenting: "Next time I go to order a McGriddle I'm going to ask for it ‘Roker style’ (and empty my wallet)!" Even co-star Savannah Guthrie couldn't resist chiming in with a "Yummmmmmm."MORE: Al Roker delights fans as he announces

Deborah Roberts paid tribute to the several women in her life who had helped her get to this point in honor of International Women's Day on Tuesday.MORE: Al Roker's wife admits she 'can't handle' new photo of son Nick - here's whyThe ABC journalist took to social media with a bevy of pictures of a variety of women who had been part of her life, including friends and family.WATCH: Al Roker's son receives incredible news and his dad couldn't be more proudShe started off her carousel, however, with a rare shot of her late mother, who she said had been one of the biggest influences on her life.Today star Al Roker's wife also included many pictures of herself out with friends and with her daughters, as well as with celebrities like Brooke Shields, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, and Meryl Streep.MORE: Deborah Roberts sends flirty message to husband Al Roker as he makes runway debutIn her caption, she penned: "On this international day of the woman, I celebrate ALL the women who've touched my life. Beginning with the first woman I've known. "Family or friends … ordinary or extraordinary…I honor the women, young and old, who've touched my heart and my head with joy and beauty and mystery, inspiration and fun." Deborah shared a rare picture of her mother in honor of International Women's DayShe concluded: "I thank you… I see you and am grateful for you always.