Overview
- He told followers on Instagram that a case of pink eye led him to postpone his Dec. 5 Today show slot.
- He said the infection was almost cleared and confirmed the segment was rescheduled for Dec. 17, apologizing to Today and anchor Craig Melvin.
- According to the CDC, conjunctivitis is common and treatable but highly contagious, explaining the precaution to delay a studio visit.
- NBC had slated him to discuss his cancer journey after he revealed a stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024.
- He is raising money through replica Varsity Blues jersey sales and a Propstore auction of Dawson’s Creek memorabilia in London from Dec. 5–7 to help cover treatment costs.