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Carson Daly Joins 'Saturday Today' Co-Host Lineup at NBC

NBC has announced that Carson Daly will be joining the ranks of co-hosts for their Saturday morning show, 'Saturday Today', alongside other personalities.

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NBC has made a notable addition to its roster of talent, welcoming Carson Daly as a co-host for the network’s Saturday morning program, 'Saturday Today'. This move comes after Peter Alexander stepped down from his hosting duties in March, marking a significant shift in the show's lineup.

Daly, known for his versatility and charm, will bring his distinctive flair to the Saturday broadcast, while continuing to maintain his regular appearances on the weekday 'Today' show. Additionally, he will remain the executive producer and host of the popular singing competition, 'The Voice'.

According to reports, Laura Jarrett, Joe Fryer, and Angie Lassman are reportedly also part of the 'Saturday Today' co-host team, although this information is slightly contested by another source. The network aims to differentiate 'Saturday Today' from its weekday counterpart, suggesting a strategic decision to tailor the content and format specifically for the weekend audience.

Broadcasting from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturdays, 'Saturday Today' seeks to capture the attention of viewers looking for engaging content to start their weekend right. With Daly’s charismatic presence and the network’s intention to create a unique identity for the show, 'Saturday Today' promises to offer a fresh and lively experience for its audience.

What We Know

  • Carson Daly is now a co-host of NBC's 'Saturday Today'. 1234
  • Peter Alexander previously hosted 'Saturday Today' until March. 1234
  • Daly will continue to appear on weekday 'Today' broadcasts and host/executive produce 'The Voice'. 1234
  • Laura Jarrett, Joe Fryer, and Angie Lassman are likely also co-hosts of 'Saturday Today'. 13
  • NBC is likely adjusting the 'Saturday Today' lineup to create a unique identity for the show. 2
  • 'Saturday Today' broadcasts from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ET on Saturdays. 3

What Remains Unclear

  • Whether Laura Jarrett, Joe Fryer, and Angie Lassman are confirmed co-hosts of 'Saturday Today', as one source contradicts this information. 13

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Trust Score report

78%
Likely accurate
Probability of truth, weighted across 8 claims from 4 outlets. Each claim is scored by how many independent, reliable newsrooms support or contradict it. Method
  • confirmed
    Carson Daly is now a co-host of NBC's 'Saturday Today'.
    96% · supported by 4
  • confirmed
    Peter Alexander previously hosted 'Saturday Today' until March.
    96% · supported by 4
  • confirmed
    Daly will continue to appear on weekday 'Today' broadcasts and host/executive produce 'The Voice'.
    96% · supported by 4
  • likely
    Laura Jarrett, Joe Fryer, and Angie Lassman are also co-hosts of 'Saturday Today'.
    68% · supported by 2, contradicted by 1
  • unverified
    Daly's new role begins on November 7, 2026.
    49% · supported by 2, contradicted by 2
  • likely
    NBC is adjusting the 'Saturday Today' lineup to create a unique identity for the show.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    'Saturday Today' broadcasts from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ET on Saturdays.
    67% · supported by 1
  • unverified
    Libby Leist, executive vice president of Today and lifestyle at NBC News, expressed enthusiasm for Daly and Jarrett's partnership.
    54% · supported by 1, contradicted by 1

Sources & references

  1. LA Times Entertainment — Carson Daly named co-host of NBC's 'Saturday Today' · 2026-11-05
  2. Variety — Carson Daly Will Co-Anchor ‘Saturday Today’ · 2026-11-05
  3. Page Six — Carson Daly lands major new role at ‘Today’ show · 2026-11-05
  4. E! News — Carson Daly Reveals New Role on Today Show · 2026-11-05

This article is an original synthesis written by Jessi. It does not reproduce the text of the outlets above; it cross-references their reporting and links to them so you can read the originals.

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