Carson Daly has spent more than a decade becoming a familiar face on NBC’s TODAY, but his latest career move is set to bring him into viewers’ homes on an additional day of the week. The television personality is taking on a new responsibility that puts him alongside an established member of the weekend team, creating a fresh chapter for the morning show.

The announcement also raises an interesting question about how Daly will balance his expanding responsibilities across NBC, particularly as the network prepares to introduce another version of one of its biggest singing competitions.

Carson Daly’s New Saturday TODAY Role Begins November 7

NBC News officially announced on Thursday, November 5, 2026, that Carson Daly has been named the new co-anchor of Saturday TODAY. His first official broadcast in the position is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Daly will join Laura Jarrett at the Saturday anchor desk, with Joe Fryer continuing as feature anchor and Angie Lassman handling meteorology.

The appointment represents an expansion of Daly’s existing responsibilities rather than a departure from his weekday position. He will continue co-hosting the main TODAY programme during the week while adding Saturday to his regular schedule.

That means Daly will now work across six days of TODAY programming, giving viewers another opportunity to see him alongside the show’s familiar personalities.

NBC’s announcement also highlighted Daly’s 13-year relationship with the morning programme.

Libby Leist, executive vice president of TODAY and Lifestyle, welcomed the appointment and expressed excitement about the new partnership.

Leist said:

“Carson has been an integral part of the TODAY family for the past 13 years, and we are thrilled that our viewers get to spend one more day of the week with him. Carson and Laura make a great team, and we can’t wait for this fresh new chapter of Saturday TODAY.”

Daly also shared his excitement, adding a humorous reference to his family routine.

Daly said:

“I’m thrilled to add Saturday TODAY to my weekday morning schedule. My kids asked if I’ll still make pancakes. I told them yes, but I’ll be making them for Laura, Joe and Angie instead,” Daly said. “I’m equal parts grateful and excited for this opportunity.”

His comments underline the enthusiasm surrounding the appointment, while the reference to making pancakes for his new colleagues offers a light-hearted glimpse into how he is approaching the additional responsibility.

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Savannah Guthrie Celebrates Carson Daly’s Saturday TODAY Appointment

The announcement received a warm reception during Thursday’s TODAY broadcast, where Daly’s colleagues celebrated his new position.

The news was revealed during Jenna Bush Hager’s “Morning Boost” segment, bringing together members of the programme to congratulate Daly.

Savannah Guthrie was among those welcoming the announcement. She congratulated Daly and spoke positively about the energy he brings to the programme, expressing happiness that the team would get to work with him for another day each week.

Daly, meanwhile, explained why the opportunity means so much to him at this stage of his television career.

Although he has worked across several major television formats, he described the Saturday position as particularly meaningful because it gives him an opportunity to continue learning and improving as a broadcaster.

Daly said:

“I’ve been very lucky to have a lot of TV gigs. But this one’s really special. At my age and at my stage of my career to have an opportunity to come in and sit next to Laura and to learn and to get better at my job, to be the best broadcaster I can. It’s not something I take lightly.”

He also praised the people responsible for bringing the Saturday programme together, highlighting the contributions of Jarrett, Fryer, Lassman and members of the production team.

Daly added:

“We have a great Saturday crew with Joe and Angie and the, the leadership there, [producers] Carluccio and Dave and Sarah. We’re gonna have a lot of fun on Saturday.”

He further described the TODAY workplace as a family, suggesting that the opportunity to spend another day with his colleagues is an important part of accepting the position.

The broadcast concluded with the team celebrating his appointment.

Why Carson Daly Is Taking Over After Peter Alexander’s Departure

Daly’s appointment comes after Peter Alexander departed from NBC News in March 2026.

Alexander had previously served as a co-anchor of Saturday TODAY, but his departure brought an end to a 22-year relationship with the network.

Following his exit, Alexander joined MS NOW, where he took on a daytime anchor position.

Daly’s appointment fills the Saturday co-anchor position left following Alexander’s departure. However, the transition is not entirely unfamiliar to viewers because Daly had already appeared alongside Jarrett on the Saturday broadcast before receiving the permanent assignment.

His appointment therefore formalises an existing connection with the weekend programme.

With Jarrett continuing in her position, the Saturday edition now has a permanent co-anchor pairing featuring two familiar members of the wider TODAY team.

Carson Daly Has Been Part of TODAY for 13 Years

Daly’s promotion is another significant development in a relationship with NBC’s morning programme that began in 2013.

When he first joined TODAY, he took over as host of the Orange Room, the show’s digital and social-media hub.

His responsibilities gradually expanded, and he became particularly associated with Pop Start, an entertainment-focused segment covering developments across music, television, films and wider pop culture.

Over the years, Daly has interviewed personalities from entertainment and sports, while also participating in conversations involving newsmakers and everyday people.

His experience across different types of television programming has helped establish him as a familiar presence within the TODAY franchise.

The Saturday appointment represents another step in that progression, taking him beyond his established weekday responsibilities and into a more prominent weekend role.

From MTV’s TRL to NBC: Carson Daly’s Television Career

Long before becoming a regular face on TODAY, Daly built his reputation through music television.

He became widely recognised as the host of MTV’s Total Request Live, better known as TRL. Daly co-created, hosted and executive produced the music-video countdown programme, which became one of MTV’s prominent music and pop-culture shows.

During its run, TRL featured major artists, including Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Eminem and Christina Aguilera.

Daly subsequently became a familiar presence at NBC through Last Call with Carson Daly.

The late-night programme ran for 18 seasons and 2,000 episodes, eventually concluding in 2019.

Known for its documentary-style approach to interviews and performances, the show featured guests from across the entertainment industry.

His career has consequently covered several different television formats, including music programming, late-night entertainment, morning television and reality competitions.

His expanding position on TODAY adds another chapter to that varied career.

Carson Daly Is Not Leaving The Voice

While his new Saturday assignment means an additional day on NBC’s morning programme, Daly is not stepping away from another major television commitment.

He will continue as host and executive producer of The Voice, the singing competition that premiered in 2011.

Daly has remained the central host of the original American version throughout its run.

His continued involvement is particularly relevant as NBC prepares to expand the franchise with a separate celebrity-focused edition.

The Voice: Celebrity: Keke Palmer Will Host the New Edition

NBC is developing The Voice: Celebrity, a new version of the singing competition that will feature celebrities competing rather than the aspiring singers traditionally seen on the original programme.

The network has announced Keke Palmer as the host of the celebrity edition.

The coaching panel will include:

• Joe Jonas
• Queen Latifah
• Riley Green

The celebrity contestants have not yet been publicly announced.

Scheduled to arrive in spring 2027, the new edition will introduce a different premise while remaining connected to the established Voice format.

Importantly, Daly will not host The Voice: Celebrity. Instead, he will serve as its executive producer, with Palmer taking over hosting responsibilities for the celebrity competition.

Daly previously addressed questions about his future with The Voice following Palmer’s announcement, making clear that he was not leaving the original series.

He explained that the celebrity edition would operate as a separate format and that he would remain involved behind the scenes while continuing to host the regular competition.

This arrangement allows Daly to maintain his established position on the original programme while taking on a production role in the new edition.

Carson Daly’s Mental Health Advocacy Beyond Television

Away from his television commitments, Daly has also used his public platform to encourage conversations about mental health and anxiety.

He serves on the Board of Directors of Project Healthy Minds, a nonprofit organisation focused on mental-health awareness and access.

His involvement with the organisation represents another important part of his public work outside television.

Alongside his responsibilities at NBC and his involvement with The Voice, this advocacy work adds another dimension to his career.

Carson Daly’s New TODAY Schedule: Important Dates and Roles

Here is a breakdown of Daly’s confirmed television responsibilities and the upcoming developments surrounding his expanded role.

Programme or responsibility	Details
Saturday TODAY debut	November 7, 2026
Saturday co-anchor	Laura Jarrett
Feature anchor	Joe Fryer
Meteorologist	Angie Lassman
Weekday TODAY	Continues co-hosting
TODAY schedule	Six days a week
Joined TODAY	2013
The Voice	Host and executive producer since its 2011 premiere
The Voice: Celebrity	Executive producer
Celebrity edition host	Keke Palmer
The Voice: Celebrity coaches	Joe Jonas, Queen Latifah and Riley Green
The Voice: Celebrity premiere	Spring 2027

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Conclusion

Carson Daly’s appointment as co-anchor of Saturday TODAY marks a significant expansion of his 13-year relationship with NBC’s morning programme. Beginning November 7, 2026, he will join Laura Jarrett, Joe Fryer and Angie Lassman on the weekend edition while continuing his weekday responsibilities.

His new position also comes alongside his ongoing work as host and executive producer of The Voice and executive producer of The Voice: Celebrity. Rather than replacing his existing commitments, the Saturday role adds another dimension to a television career that has already included MTV’s TRL, Last Call with Carson Daly and more than a decade on TODAY.

For viewers, the change means another familiar face at the Saturday anchor desk. For Daly, it marks a new opportunity to grow as a broadcaster while remaining connected to the programmes that have shaped his career.

Source and Research Disclaimer

This article has been prepared based on research of the sources provided below, including NBC News’ official announcement and relevant reports from established entertainment and news publications. All dates, names, quotations, programme details and career information have been presented according to the supplied material. The article reflects information available from these sources at the time of writing and does not imply independent verification beyond the material provided.

Sources:

• NBC News – Carson Daly Named Co-Anchor of Saturday TODAY
• PEOPLE – Carson Daly Named New Co-Anchor of Saturday TODAY
• NBC TODAY – About TODAY
• TheWrap – Carson Daly Named Co-Anchor of NBC’s Saturday TODAY
• Los Angeles Times – Carson Daly Named Co-Host of NBC’s Saturday TODAY
• Entertainment Weekly – Carson Daly Addresses His Future With The Voice

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