AL Roker has shared some exciting news away from his hosting duties.
The US daytime TV co-host has his “sexiness” to thank for his newest achievement.
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Al, 69, was revealed to be one of the contestants for People’s “Sexiest Grampa Alive” for the news outlet’s popular Sexiest Man Alive issue.
On September 5, fans could begin voting for their favorite men in pop culture including “Sexiest TV Star,” “Sexiest Athlete,” “Sexiest TikTok Star,” “Sexiest Morning Show Host,” and more.
The Today host is up against Pierce Brosnan, 70, Kurt Russell, 72, and Michael Douglas, 78.
Al is the grandfather to 2-month-old Sky Clara – whom his daughter, Courtney, 36, gave birth to over the summer.
GRAMPA-GRANDDAUGHTER BONDING TIME
At the beginning of September, the TV personality shared a rare pic of him and Sky enjoying some time together.
He shared a few photos on his Instagram – and fans loved them.
The first pic in the weatherman’s social media slide show featured him sitting in his home, holding the small baby in his lap.
He smiled down at Sky as she looked up at him big-eyed.
Sky looked adorable in her blue floral-print baby romper.
In the following slide, Al was pictured with Sky lying on his chest and her arms were draped around him as she took a nap.
He had a grin on his face as he held the newborn in place with his hand.
Al captioned his photo with: “Here’s to my little Sky Clara being here 2 months. That went fast.”
‘PRECIOUS!’
Fans couldn’t help but comment their praises for the TV star.
“Sky is precious!!,” one person commented, and another added: “Precious!! Sky & PopPop Al.”
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A third followers admitted: “Such a sweet picture.”
“Grandpa looks so content!,” a user observed while another commented: “You are so happy and there is no reason why not Proud Papa.”
A fan noted: “She’s got PopPop wrapped around her little finger already. As it should be.”
ON-AIR CELEBRATION
On July 4, Al announced that Sky was born on social media.
The next day on Today, during Hoda Kotb’s, 59, Morning Boost segment, Craig Melvin, 45, announced: “Our own Al Roker has become a grandfather.
“Al’s daughter Courtney and her husband Wes welcomed a baby girl yesterday. The baby’s name is Sky Clara Laga. Sky – a meteorological name of course.
“Al says everyone’s doing well. Everyone couldn’t be happier.”
Sheinelle Jones, 45, then said: “That’s really cute that his first grandchild’s name is Sky. How cute is that?”
Dylan Dreyer, 42, replied: “He was so excited for this too. You could just see the excitement when he talked about it.
“You may remember back in March when Al first announced that Courtney was having a baby, we asked him what kind of grandfather he was going to be and this is what he said.”
The show aired a throwback clip of Al in the springtime, talking about his daughter’s pregnancy and how he was preparing for the major life milestone.
“For this grandchild, I’m going to be the best grandpa ever. Because I’m going to do whatever I can to spoil this kid,” he laughed.
Back in the studio, the news panel recalled that they asked Al what he “wanted to be called” as a grandfather.
Al replied with: “Pop Pop.”
“Congratulations Uncle Pop Pop,” they joked, saying they were so happy for the beloved meteorologist.
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