Carson Daly takes on new job
The gist
NBC News announced Carson Daly will co-anchor Saturday TODAY alongside Laura Jarrett, starting Nov 7.
The move adds a sixth workday for the longtime TODAY features anchor.
How it unfolded
- Aug 5, 2026Daly addressed Keke Palmer being named host of The Voice Season 31, saying he is still hosting the show currently and will produce the celebrity edition from behind the scenes.
- Aug 6, 2026It was reported Daly will not host The Voice: Celebrity Season 31, premiering spring 2027, with Palmer taking over hosting while Daly remains a producer.
- Oct 13, 2026Daly had stepped in as interim co-anchor on Weekend Today with Laura Jarrett in recent weeks, and fans shared their desire to see him take the anchor role full-time.
Key terms
- co-anchor
- A person who shares the role of presenting news on a news program with another anchor.
- interim
- A person temporarily appointed to a senior leadership role for a defined period during transition, crisis, or change.
Source: Wikipedia