Al Roker, the beloved weather presenter on Today, is no stranger to live television mishaps, 

but his Thanksgiving Day blunder quickly became a highlight that had viewers laughing. 

During the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast, Al found himself in an unexpectedly hilarious situation 

that left him looking noticeably shorter than his co-hosts, Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie.

The moment unfolded when Al, who had been outside braving the rainy weather for the parade, joined Hoda and Savannah at the studio desk. 

The two women were sitting at a table beautifully decorated with autumn leaves and a festive backdrop to match the Thanksgiving theme. 

As Al took his seat next to them, the height difference between the three co-hosts became immediately apparent, creating a comical visual that was hard to ignore.

Hoda, ever the quick-witted host, seized the opportunity to poke fun at the situation, announcing, “And here’s the first gift of the holiday, a soaking wet Al Roker!” Al responded with his signature humor, saying, “Thank you!” before adding with a chuckle, “In fact, you can look, with all the rain, I’ve shrunk!” The comment was met with laughter from his co-hosts, as well as a burst of amusement from the audience at home. It was an awkward yet undeniably funny moment that perfectly captured the unpredictability of live TV.

Al’s lighthearted response and ability to laugh at himself only added to his charm, but the situation didn’t go unnoticed by fans. In the days that followed, Al took to Instagram to explain the blunder and provide some behind-the-scenes context. He shared a screenshot of himself alongside Hoda and Savannah, captioning it with an explanation: “Oh, and for the record, I literally got into the chair :03 before the commercial break ended and we discovered the seat was too low. And, it. was. Funny!! That’s the beauty of live TV, but thanks to all of you who had my back. You are just another reason why I’m thankful.”

His 993,000 followers were quick to react, and the comments poured in with playful jokes and messages of support. One follower joked, “First thing I said to my dad when I saw this was, ‘I guess @alroker is sitting at the kids table this year.’” Another commenter added, “We giggled every time y’all came on the TV and you were so low. Hehe. Thanks for the fun.” Others praised Al’s professionalism, with one person writing, “My boys and I were laughing so hard! True professional!”

It wasn’t just the height difference that had fans talking. Earlier in the live broadcast, Al made another slip-up that added to the day’s humorous mishaps. While chatting with Broadway legend Idina Menzel, Al accidentally revealed a major spoiler about the upcoming Wicked movie. In a conversation about Idina’s cameo in the film, Al casually mentioned, “You had a cameo in Wicked, in the movie,” to which Idina responded with laughter, “You’re not supposed to tell anyone about the cameo! Cat’s out of the bag!” Al, ever the sport, acknowledged his mistake, saying, “Cat’s out of the bag!” before pointing out that spoilers were already circulating online.

Despite Al’s inadvertent spoiler, Idina seemed understanding, joking about the leak. Her cameo, which had been kept under wraps, was one of the movie’s most anticipated surprises. In Wicked: Part One, Idina reprises her role as Elphaba, joining fellow Broadway legend Kristin Chenoweth in the adaptation of the beloved musical. Al’s slip was just another example of the unpredictable nature of live television, where even the most seasoned professionals can occasionally let something slip.

The Wicked movie, which debuted recently in theaters, features both Idina and Kristin as members of the Emerald City theater troupe, singing a new verse in “One Short Day.” Idina expressed how proud she was to be part of the Wicked legacy, calling it “a great source of pride,” adding that it was something she would “hold dear forever.”

For Al, however, the day’s mishaps were more than just amusing moments. They were a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live TV, where anything can happen—and often does. Despite the brief awkwardness, Al’s ability to laugh at himself and his lighthearted explanation on social media only endeared him further to his fans, who appreciated his professionalism and humor.

Whether it’s an unexpected seating mishap or a spoiler slip, Al Roker continues to prove that even in the most awkward moments, he remains a true TV pro. Fans will surely be waiting for the next unpredictable moment to unfold on Today, where Al and his co-hosts keep viewers entertained with their camaraderie and good-natured humor.

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