Kelly Clarkson & Al Roker Flaunt Their Weight Losses On Her Talk Show In Resurfaced Footage
It's no secret that The Kelly Clarkson Show has become one of today's most popular daytime talk shows, in addition to the infamous Today Show. Coincidentally, both of those series have a host who has undergone a drastic transformation.
Al Roker has been a guest on the "Since U Been Gone" singer's show a handful of times, his latest apperance being in 2024, when he was promoting a family cookbook he wrote with his sister. The two talked about their favorite foods, did a croissant taste test, and talked about his longtime position on the morning show.
Clips of their episode and conversation are recirculating on social media, after Kelly reposted one in honor of his 30th anniversary with Today, starting full-time in 1996.
"You are really into commitment," said Kelly during their interview.
"It's been a blast," responded Al. "I cannot tell you how great this thing is."
Al Roker Defended Kelly's Weight Loss Transformation & Weight Loss Drug Use
Now that their famous episode together, where the weatherman stated that he "loves" the "gig" that is being on Today, is recirculating, the pair's amicable relationship is being put back in the spotlight, reminding fans of when he defended Kelly for her use of weight loss medication.
The award-winning singer has lost a drastic amount of weight, and in addition to lifestyle changes, admitted to taking a weight loss medication that wasn't Ozempic while interviewing Whoopi Goldberg. She explained she was taking a drug to help her body manage her blood sugar and that it changed the game in sustainable weight loss.
However, making this confession, even though it was vague, caused her to receive a lot of hate from internet trolls who felt she was taking the easy way out. Before their October 2024 episode, Al defended Kelly from these critics on Today, telling her haters to leave her alone. It was a subject that must've hit home, as he himself lost around 100 pounds following a gastric bypass surgery in 2002.
"There's too much judgment going on," he said, as reported by People. "People, as long as they're working with their doctors and being healthy about it, people ought to just back off and let them live their lives. It's not easy, whatever you do, so get off people's backs."