FANS have been missing the Today Show weatherman Al Roker, as he recovers from ongoing health problems.
However, in the meantime NBC have hired Somara Theodore as he his temporary replacement, and she has gone down well with viewers
Who is Al Roker's replacement Somara Theodore?
Somara Theodore is a meteorologist at WRC-TV in Washington DC who is filling in for Al Roker on The Today Show.
She also works as the weather presenter at NBC's Weekend Today.
The popular host also worked in Georgia, and won an Emmy during her time in Ohio.
Announcing her new post on The Today Show, she said on Instagram: "Filling in for Al this cold morning! Holiday travel will yield delays as a result of this storm moving thru such a wide swath of the country."
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What happened to AI Roker?
Al is sadly battling prostate cancer, and has been missing from Today since early November 2022 when he was hospitalized for blood clots in his leg and lungs.
He was released from the hospital to spend Thanksgiving with his family, but was rushed back for treatment for complications.
Al then left hospital again on December 8, 2022 and continues to recover at home.
To show he was missed on the show, The Today Show crew went to Al's house to sing Jingle Bells and I'll Be Home for Christmas.
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Al told the crew: "I've missed you all so, so very much, all these faces.
"It just means the world to me and to our family and my Deborah, who's just been my rock.
"I thank you so much. I really appreciated it... I love you more than you'll ever know."
Where is AI Roker now?
Al is still recovering at home from his on-going health problems, and it unclear when he will return to his job.
It's also not known if Somara will continue to cover for him, but she has been a huge hit with fans
One fan tweeted: "Bringing brightness and energy to an otherwise not great forecast.
While another person wrote on Somara's Instagram page: "Young talent. Congratulations."
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