Carson Daly Named Co-anchor of Nbc’s Saturday Today Show
WHO:
TODAY.com - Carson Daly had been filling in as an interim co-anchor of “Saturday TODAY” with Laura Jarrett since September.
TODAY.com - Peter Alexander, whom Daly replaces in the Saturday chair, announced his departure from TODAY’s Saturday edition and NBC News after 22 years; he is now a host with MS NOW.
TODAY.com - Daly is a father of four with his wife, Siri Daly: Jackson, 17; Etta, 14; London, 12; and Goldie, 6.
Deadline - Carson Daly will co-host “Saturday Today” alongside Laura Jarrett.
NY Post - Daly will appear with co-anchor Laura Jarrett, feature anchor Joe Fryer and meteorologist Angie Lassman.
Variety - Daly has worked for NBC on “Last Call” and “The Voice”; he also hosts “The Voice” and serves as its executive producer.
WHAT:
TODAY.com - Daly will not host the celebrity-centric Season 31 of “The Voice,” set to debut in 2027, but said in an Instagram post that he is still hosting the show.
TODAY.com - Daly’s duties on “Today” include delivering pop culture and celebrity news in the PopStart segment.
TODAY.com - Savannah Guthrie praised Daly, saying, “Carson is like salt and pepper on a meal. He makes everything taste better.”
TODAY.com - TODAY’s family celebrated Daly’s new position with a Guinness toast, referencing his Irish ancestral roots.
Deadline - Daly is expanding his role at NBC by adding Saturday co-hosting duties while continuing to co-host “Today” on weekdays and host “The Voice.”
NY Post - Daly will make his official debut as a Saturday co-anchor; the article quotes him saying, “I’m thrilled.”
Variety - Daly will become co-anchor of “Saturday Today.”
WHERE:
Deadline - Daly’s new co-hosting role is on NBC’s “Saturday Today.”
Variety - Daly’s NBC work has included late night, weekday mornings and primetime.
WHEN:
TODAY.com - Daly began working with “Today” in 2013 as host of its Orange Room, then the show’s digital and social media hub; he has hosted “The Voice” since 2011.
Deadline - Daly will continue co-hosting “Today” on weekdays and will add Saturday duties.
NY Post - Daly’s official debut is scheduled for a Saturday.
Variety - Daly has worked for NBC since 2002.
WHY:
TODAY.com - Daly said the Saturday role was “really special” and an opportunity to learn and improve as a broadcaster.
HOW:
Deadline - Daly will take on the Saturday role alongside Jarrett while continuing his existing weekday and “The Voice” duties.
(UPDATED November 5, 2026 19:08 UTC)
Carson Daly is expanding his NBC role, becoming Saturday TODAY co-anchor alongside Laura Jarrett. He replaces Peter Alexander, who is leaving NBC News after 22 years. Daly will continue co-hosting weekday TODAY and hosting The Voice.
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(UPDATED November 5, 2026 15:02 UTC)
Carson Daly is expanding his NBC role, joining Laura Jarrett as “Saturday Today” co-host. He’ll continue co-hosting weekday “Today” and hosting “The Voice.” Daly’s Saturday debut is scheduled, alongside feature anchor Joe Fryer and meteorologist Angie Lassman.