Carson Daly Joins 'Saturday Today' As Co-Host

Carson Daly is expanding his role at NBC by becoming the co-host of 'Saturday Today' alongside Laura Jarrett, starting on November 7. Daly will fill the spot left by Peter Alexander, who departed the network earlier this year for MS NOW.

Daly will continue to co-host the weekday 'Today' show, in addition to his new role on 'Saturday Today'. He will also remain as the host and executive producer of 'The Voice', a position he has held for several years. Joe Fryer and Angie Lassman will remain on 'Saturday Today' as feature anchor and meteorologist, respectively.

Libby Leist, executive vice president of Today and lifestyle at NBC News, expressed her enthusiasm for Daly's new role, stating that he has been an integral part of the 'Today' family for the past 13 years. Leist believes that Daly and Jarrett make a great team and is looking forward to this fresh new chapter of 'Saturday Today'.

Daly joined 'Today' in 2013 as host of the show's social media and digital hub, Orange Room. He has since become a regular fixture on the show, covering the latest pop culture news in the Pop Start segment.

## What it means for NBC The move strengthens Daly's ties to 'Today' and NBC News, where he has worked for over a decade. Daly has a long history with NBC, having hosted 'Last Call with Carson Daly' from 2002 to 2019 and co-created and hosted MTV's 'Total Request Live'. His expanded role is seen as a way to fill the gap left by Peter Alexander's departure and to bring a fresh perspective to 'Saturday Today'.

## Why it matters The addition of Daly to 'Saturday Today' is significant, as it marks a new chapter for the show. With his experience as a host and interviewer, Daly is expected to bring a unique perspective to the program. The pairing of Daly and Jarrett is also seen as a way to complement each other's strengths, with Jarrett specializing in legal issues and Daly bringing his expertise in pop culture.