"Surprising Shake-Up: Al Roker and Hoda Kotb Replaced on 'Today' Show"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Al Roker and Hoda Kotb were replaced on the "Today" show due to their absence from the program. Hoda's absence was due to her support for Simone Biles and her upcoming birthday, while Al's reason was not immediately provided. Dylan Dreyer and Jacob Soboroff filled in for them respectively.