Carson Daly Named Co-Anchor of NBC’s ‘Saturday Today’

Carson Daly, a long-time fixture on NBC's "Today" show, has been appointed as co-anchor of "Saturday Today," joining Laura Jarrett starting November 7, the network announced on Thursday. This addition to the lineup fills the position left vacant by Peter Alexander, who departed NBC News in March to join MSNBC. Daly, who has been temporarily stepping in for Jarrett in recent weeks, will now become a permanent part of the Saturday broadcast, alongside Joe Fryer as feature anchor and Angie Lassman as meteorologist.

"Carson has been an integral part of the 'Today' family for the past 13 years," said Libby Leist, executive vice president of 'Today' and Lifestyle. "Our viewers will soon get to spend an additional day of the week with him. Carson and Laura make an excellent team, and we are eagerly anticipating this fresh chapter of Saturday 'Today'."

Daly joined the "Today" show in 2013, leading its digital and social media hub, the Orange Room, which aimed to connect viewers with the broadcast. His transition from late-night TV and music programming to NBC's morning lineup marked a significant shift in his career. He has since become a regular presence on the show, including through his "Pop Start" entertainment segment.

The expanded role for Daly comes as he continues his longstanding position as host and executive producer of NBC's "The Voice," which he has hosted since its 2011 premiere. He is also set to become an executive producer of "The Voice: Celebrity," the new iteration launching in 2027, hosted by Keke Palmer. Daly previously hosted NBC's "Last Call with Carson Daly" from 2011 to 2019, after which it ended after 2,000 episodes.

In his own words, Daly expressed his excitement about the new arrangement, stating, "I'm thrilled to add Saturday 'Today' to my weekday morning schedule." His kids asked if he would still make pancakes, to which he replied, "Yes, but I'll be making them for Laura, Joe, and Angie instead."