The Former Today Show Host Who Made Fun Of Al Roker's Weight

April 2024 ยท 2 minute read

Al Roker discussed his weight loss journey to better his overall health in his book "Never Goin' Back," which gave readers a glimpse at how he permanently changed his daily routine. Today noted in 2013 that Roker committed to eating "only whole, unprocessed foods that are high in protein and low in carbs" and "works out every morning before heading to work." The morning host wrote that his weight was particularly difficult to manage before he decided to dedicate his life to health and wellness, going as far back as when he landed his "Today" gig in the mid-'90s. 

The meteorologist noted critiques about his appearance over the years that have made his "blood boil" in his memoir, recalling how people close to him were part of the fat-shaming early in his career. One close acquaintance Roker notes, in particular, was former "Today" co-host Deborah Norville, who worked alongside him from 1990 to 1991, per People. Roker wrote about one supposed incident in which Norville wrinkled her nose at him over his inability to fix his shoe without sitting down, calling it a "big problem" to his face. 

Parade reported in 2013 that Roker did eventually get over the comment, as the two get along fine now. But at the time, it was stinging remarks like Norville's that eventually led Roker to commit to having surgery to better his overall health.

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