'Today' host Dylan Dreyer gets immense love from fans as she shares reason behind absence from NBC show

Dyaln Dreyer took to Instagram to share the news about her son getting his tonsils removed
PUBLISHED SEP 1, 2023
'Today' host Dylan Dreyer was away from the show as her son had to get his tonsils removed (Getty Images)
'Today' host Dylan Dreyer was away from the show as her son had to get his tonsils removed (Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: ‘Today’ host Dylan Dreyer recently shared an update on her continued absence from the NBC show and revealed that her son, Ollie, got his tonsils removed.

Dreyer took to Instagram to share the news after she was not seen on the show on Wednesday, August 30.

Dreyer bit an emotional goodbye to her family as she took a few days off from the morning show. She posted a heartfelt snap on her Instagram, sharing her love for her brother who came to visit her.


 
 
 
 
 
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Dylan Dreyer’s reason for absence from 'Today'

On Thursday, August 31, Dreyer posted a series of snaps featuring her son Ollie and the reason why she had to skip her ‘Today’ duties.

She revealed that the three-year-old was sick and had to go to the hospital.

She captioned the post, “My little trooper!! Ollie had his tonsils out this morning and was serenading me by this afternoon! Love you so much, buddy!! #petethecat Thank you to the doctors and nurses at @nyphospital for taking such good care of my little guy!”

The carousel concluded with a heartwarming video capturing Ollie serenading with his mini-guitar.

As he strummed away, his brother Calvin joined in, playing the drums, creating a beautiful musical moment.


 
 
 
 
 
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Fans send love to 'Today' host Dylan Dreyer and Ollie

In response to Dreyer's heartfelt post about her son Ollie's tonsil surgery, fans showered her with an outpouring of love and support.

They flooded her comments section with well-wishes and words of encouragement for little Ollie's recovery.

One wrote, “Aw! My three-year-old just had his out…it was a hard 10 days! I hope he feels better soon!”

Another said, “What a brave little guy," and one more added, “Look at your adorable babies."

A fan commented, “Kids are amazingly resilient! I’m glad he’s better already but I believe singing is not advisable right now. You might check with your pediatrician. Wishing him well!”

Another fan penned, “Take it easy buddy, you aren’t healed yet.” Another wrote, “What a sweet boy. So glad he’s okay.”

Dylan Dreyer share her 3-year-old had his tonsils removed and calls him 'little tropper' (@dylandreyernbc/Instagram)
Dylan Dreyer shared her three-year-old had his tonsils removed (dylandreyernbc/Instagram)
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