Photo: Nathan Congleton/NBC/GettySavannah Guthriewas not in attendance for the annual Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center.TheTodayco-host, 50, shared an Instagram post on Wednesday ahead of NBC’sChristmas in Rockefeller Centerspecial, which began at 8 p.m., holding a thermometer that showed a 101.8 temperature.“UGH -flu or something like itsince Monday,” Guthrie wrote alongside the photo. “I’m so sad to miss the tree lighting and TODAY. Hopefully it passes soon!“She said that she would “miss everyone” but that she would “be watching” the special, which she was slated to host alongsideHoda Kotb,Craig MelvinandMario Lopez.Guthrie received well wishes from OneRepublic frontmanRyan Tedder, who wrote, “I have the EXACT same flu. And same temp.“HerTodayfamily also sent their love.Kristen Welker wrote, “Oh I’m so sorry!! Feel better soon- It won’t be the same without you!” Sheinelle Jones commented, “Oh no 😢 Love you and hope you kick this soon 💕.“Guthrie isn’t the onlyTodaystar who wasn’t at the annual event.Al Roker— who has been absent from the NBC morning show for four weeks now —had to miss this year’sChristmas tree lighting as he’s recovering fromblood clots in his leg and lungsthat sent him to the hospital earlier this month. He wasrushed back to the hospitaljust one day after he was discharged.RELATED VIDEO: Christina Applegate Reveals ‘Fancy’ Cane Options as She Preps for First Event Since MS DiagnosisRoker’s absence comes shortly after he missed theMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradelast week, his first time not appearing at the iconic parade in 27 years.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.During NBC’s broadcast of the 96th annual parade on Thursday, his fellowmorning show co-hostssent Roker well wishes.“For the past 27 parades, at this moment, Savannah, we would turn to Al Roker, who is ourTodayshow colleague and our best pal,” Kotb said. “But as a lot of you have heard, Al’s recovering — he’s recovering very well from a recent medical issue. And we just want to say, we love you Al. Wondering if you’re watching, but we wish you a full recovery.”
Photo: Nathan Congleton/NBC/Getty
Savannah Guthriewas not in attendance for the annual Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center.TheTodayco-host, 50, shared an Instagram post on Wednesday ahead of NBC’sChristmas in Rockefeller Centerspecial, which began at 8 p.m., holding a thermometer that showed a 101.8 temperature.“UGH -flu or something like itsince Monday,” Guthrie wrote alongside the photo. “I’m so sad to miss the tree lighting and TODAY. Hopefully it passes soon!“She said that she would “miss everyone” but that she would “be watching” the special, which she was slated to host alongsideHoda Kotb,Craig MelvinandMario Lopez.Guthrie received well wishes from OneRepublic frontmanRyan Tedder, who wrote, “I have the EXACT same flu. And same temp.“HerTodayfamily also sent their love.Kristen Welker wrote, “Oh I’m so sorry!! Feel better soon- It won’t be the same without you!” Sheinelle Jones commented, “Oh no 😢 Love you and hope you kick this soon 💕.“Guthrie isn’t the onlyTodaystar who wasn’t at the annual event.Al Roker— who has been absent from the NBC morning show for four weeks now —had to miss this year’sChristmas tree lighting as he’s recovering fromblood clots in his leg and lungsthat sent him to the hospital earlier this month. He wasrushed back to the hospitaljust one day after he was discharged.RELATED VIDEO: Christina Applegate Reveals ‘Fancy’ Cane Options as She Preps for First Event Since MS DiagnosisRoker’s absence comes shortly after he missed theMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradelast week, his first time not appearing at the iconic parade in 27 years.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.During NBC’s broadcast of the 96th annual parade on Thursday, his fellowmorning show co-hostssent Roker well wishes.“For the past 27 parades, at this moment, Savannah, we would turn to Al Roker, who is ourTodayshow colleague and our best pal,” Kotb said. “But as a lot of you have heard, Al’s recovering — he’s recovering very well from a recent medical issue. And we just want to say, we love you Al. Wondering if you’re watching, but we wish you a full recovery.”
Savannah Guthriewas not in attendance for the annual Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center.
TheTodayco-host, 50, shared an Instagram post on Wednesday ahead of NBC’sChristmas in Rockefeller Centerspecial, which began at 8 p.m., holding a thermometer that showed a 101.8 temperature.
“UGH -flu or something like itsince Monday,” Guthrie wrote alongside the photo. “I’m so sad to miss the tree lighting and TODAY. Hopefully it passes soon!”
She said that she would “miss everyone” but that she would “be watching” the special, which she was slated to host alongsideHoda Kotb,Craig MelvinandMario Lopez.
Guthrie received well wishes from OneRepublic frontmanRyan Tedder, who wrote, “I have the EXACT same flu. And same temp.”
HerTodayfamily also sent their love.
Kristen Welker wrote, “Oh I’m so sorry!! Feel better soon- It won’t be the same without you!” Sheinelle Jones commented, “Oh no 😢 Love you and hope you kick this soon 💕.”
Guthrie isn’t the onlyTodaystar who wasn’t at the annual event.
Al Roker— who has been absent from the NBC morning show for four weeks now —had to miss this year’sChristmas tree lighting as he’s recovering fromblood clots in his leg and lungsthat sent him to the hospital earlier this month. He wasrushed back to the hospitaljust one day after he was discharged.
RELATED VIDEO: Christina Applegate Reveals ‘Fancy’ Cane Options as She Preps for First Event Since MS Diagnosis
Roker’s absence comes shortly after he missed theMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradelast week, his first time not appearing at the iconic parade in 27 years.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
During NBC’s broadcast of the 96th annual parade on Thursday, his fellowmorning show co-hostssent Roker well wishes.
“For the past 27 parades, at this moment, Savannah, we would turn to Al Roker, who is ourTodayshow colleague and our best pal,” Kotb said. “But as a lot of you have heard, Al’s recovering — he’s recovering very well from a recent medical issue. And we just want to say, we love you Al. Wondering if you’re watching, but we wish you a full recovery.”
source: people.com
