Why Carson Daly is trending after taking a new Saturday Today role
Carson Daly is trending after expanding his NBC morning show duties to six days a week. He officially debuted as permanent co-anchor of Saturday Today on November 7 alongside Laura Jarrett. Stars from The Voice, including Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson, released messages congratulating him on the promotion.
What happened
- 5 Nov 2026
NBC announces Carson Daly as the new permanent co-anchor for Saturday Today alongside Laura Jarrett [3].
- 7 Nov 2026
Daly officially debuts in his permanent Saturday Today anchor chair [1], [3].
- 7 Nov 2026
Today shares a video featuring supportive messages from Voice coaches Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and Riley Green [1].
What you need to know
Daly will anchor Saturday Today while maintaining his existing weekday hosting position on Today [2], [3].
He has been part of the Today broadcast since 2013, starting in the Orange Room [3].
Daly continues as host and executive producer for Season 30 of The Voice [1], [3].
Keke Palmer is set to host Season 31 of The Voice, which carries a Celebrity subtitle [1].
It is not clear whether Daly plans to leave overall involvement with The Voice franchise as his morning news schedule grows [1].
Background
Carson Daly first joined NBC's Today in 2013, hosting digital content in the Orange Room before presenting pop culture updates. He filled in as a temporary Saturday anchor for several weeks before securing the permanent position.
Earlier in his career, Daly hosted MTV's Total Request Live and NBC's late-night show Last Call with Carson Daly, which ended in 2019 after 18 seasons. He has hosted the competition series The Voice since it launched in 2011.
Questions people ask
What is Carson Daly's new role?
He is now a permanent co-anchor on Saturday Today alongside Laura Jarrett, expanding his NBC morning schedule to six days a week.
Is Carson Daly leaving The Voice?
He returned for Season 30, but Keke Palmer is taking over host duties for Season 31. Daly has not announced a permanent exit from the franchise.
Who congratulated Carson Daly on his new position?
Voice stars including Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and Riley Green sent supportive video messages to celebrate his news.
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