A tearfulAl Rokerreceived a sweet holiday surprise from his co-workers on theTodayshow this week.
Roker, who was firstadmitted to the hospital before Thanksgiving, returned home Dec. 9.
The Santa-hat-clad staffers launched into a performance of “Jingle Bells” while the beloved weatherman got visibly emotional.
Al Roker and his wife, Deborah, being surprised by ‘Today’ staffers with Christmas carols.NATHAN CONGLETON / TODAY
I thank you so much.
I really appreciated it."
The staffers then performed “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.”
Al Roker surprised by ‘Today’ staffers with Christmas carols.NATHAN CONGLETON / TODAY
Guthrie called the surprise “one of the most heartwarming moments” for the crew during Wednesday’s segment.
“Everybody was in tears, and it was just beautiful and so wonderful to see him.
Roker recently made a virtual appearance onTodayto give a health update.
“But it gives you a profound sense of gratitude for this outpouring of prayers and thanks.
I’m a very fortunate person.”
Still, he said, “I feel good, I feel strong.
And every day, I feel al little bit better.”
Roker added that he would need more time to recover before returning to work.
“So it’s just a certain amount of weakness…
I’ve got to just get my strength back.”
Watch the surprise sing-along above.
