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Al Roker will sit out of this year’s annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting as he continues to battle health issues.

The “Today” show weatherman will be replaced by Mario Lopez, who will co-host the event with Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin, the event page announced.

A rep for “Today” didn’t immediately return Page Six’s request for comment.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton will perform a duet of their holiday single, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas,” and there will be additional performances from David Foster and Katharine McPhee, as well as Alicia Keys, Dan + Shay and more.

Roker, 68, missed his first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 27 years last week as he remained hospitalized after developing blood clots in his legs and lungs.

Fortunately, the longtime NBC personality was released from the hospital in time to enjoy the holiday with his family.

A happy-looking Roker posted a video of himself in comfortable attire as he walked around the hallways of a hospital.

“Alright, this is my version of the Thanksgiving Day Parade,” he said. “Getting ready to leave the hospital. Time to blow this taco stand. Woohoo!”

Mario Lopez will stand in for Roker.

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Mario Lopez will stand in for Roker.

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