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Archived story · published November 5, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Entertainment · November 5, 2026

Carson Daly Reveals New Role on Today Show

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Carson Daly has been named the permanent co-anchor of NBC’s Saturday Today, expanding his existing roles at the network. He joins co-anchor Laura Jarrett, feature anchor Joe Fryer, and meteorologist Angie Lassman, with his official debut in the permanent position scheduled for November 7. Daly, who has been with the Today franchise since 2013, will maintain his weekday co-hosting duties and his role as host and executive producer of The Voice. He succeeds Peter Alexander, who departed the network earlier this year to join MS NOW.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Carson Daly is the new co-anchor of Saturday Today.
  • He will serve alongside Laura Jarrett, Joe Fryer, and Angie Lassman.
  • He will continue his weekday co-hosting duties on Today.
  • He remains the host and executive producer of The Voice.
  • Peter Alexander was the previous co-host who left for MS NOW.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Daly’s official debut in the role is Saturday, November 7.
  • He has been temporarily filling the Saturday co-host role since October.
  • Keke Palmer will host the upcoming season of The Voice: Celebrity while Daly serves as executive producer.
  • Daly is 53 years old.
  • Daly joined Today in 2013.

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