Carson Daly Supports Keke Palmer as Ideal Host for Celebrity 'The Voice
WHO:
US Magazine - Carson Daly, 53, clarified via Instagram about his future on "The Voice."
Billboard - Carson Daly, Keke Palmer, Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah, Riley Green
WHAT:
US Magazine - Daly stated, "Many today have asked if I’m leaving [The Voice]. Nope," addressing rumors about his departure.
Billboard - Carson Daly will continue producing "The Voice: Celebrity" and has welcomed Keke Palmer as the new host.
tvline.com - Keke Palmer is replacing Carson Daly as host for the first time in the show's 30-season run.
tvline.com - Daly stated he is "not the right host" for the celebrity edition and called Palmer a "triple threat queen" who is "perfect for it."
tvline.com - Daly has hosted and produced every single second of "The Voice" since it premiered in April 2011.
tvline.com - Daly will be producing the celebrity edition and helping it launch from behind the scenes.
tvline.com - Season 30 of "The Voice" is set to premiere on September 21 at 8/7c on NBC.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Daly's Instagram clarification was made on Tuesday, August 5.
tvline.com - "The Voice" Season 30 will premiere on September 21.
WHY:
tvline.com - Daly mentioned they will "try out these two formats this fall/spring and see how it goes!"
tvline.com - Daly mentioned that the celebrity edition is a "fun, new idea that features some big differences" with "lots of new twists and turns."
HOW:
tvline.com - Daly addressed fans' concerns through an Instagram post, clarifying his role and the changes in hosting.
(UPDATED August 6, 2026 13:35 UTC)
Carson Daly has taken to Instagram to clarify his future on "The Voice," stating that he is not leaving the show despite rumors to the contrary. He reassured fans by saying, "Nope," and added that they will "try out these two formats this fall/spring and see how it goes!" This announcement comes after many fans reached out to him with questions about his status on the popular singing competition.
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(UPDATED August 6, 2026 05:08 UTC)
In a significant shake-up for "The Voice," Carson Daly will continue to produce the show while welcoming Keke Palmer as the new host, marking the first time in its 30-season history that Daly will not be in the hosting role. Daly described Palmer as a "triple threat queen" and emphasized that she is "perfect" for the celebrity edition, which he believes will bring "lots of new twists and turns." Season 30 of "The Voice" is set to premiere on September 21 at 8/7c on NBC, with Daly remaining involved behind the scenes to help launch this exciting new chapter.