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Carson Daly Joins Saturday TODAY as Co‑Anchor

First reported Nov 6, 10:40 AM ET · Latest Nov 7, 10:41 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 7, 11:30 AM ET

Where things stand

Carson Daly began his first day as permanent co‑anchor of NBC’s Saturday TODAY, working alongside Laura Jarrett, NBC reports.

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  • Reported Carson Daly began his first day as permanent co‑ anchor of Saturday TODAY alongside Laura Jarrett. Is this wrong?
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    • “ celebrates his first day as permanent co-anchor of Saturday TODAY alongside Laura Jarrett.” — NBC News

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Timeline

What changed: The debut marks Daly’s addition to the weekend edition’s anchor team, which also includes Joe Fryer and meteorologist Angie Lassman.

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  1. New Carson Daly began his first day as permanent co‑ anchor of Saturday TODAY alongside Laura Jarrett.

Every report, newest first

  1. Carson Daly Makes Debut as Saturday TODAY Co-Anchor — NBC News

    TODAY’s Carson Daly celebrates his first day as permanent co-anchor of Saturday TODAY alongside Laura Jarrett. Daly will continue his weekday TODAY duties and serving as host and executive producer of “The Voice.”

  2. Carson Daly, Laura Jarrett Ready to Launch ‘New Era’ at NBC’s ‘Saturday Today’ — Variety

    Carson Daly was looking for a new challenge in a long career in the media business. On Saturday morning, he’ll get it. Daly will team up with Laura Jarrett, Joe Fryer, and meteorologist Angie Lassman on NBC’s “Saturday Today” telecast, the latest attempt by…

Questions

  • It is not yet clear how Daly’s presence will affect the show’s ratings or whether the weekend format will undergo further changes. Open

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More: background

Saturday TODAY is NBC’s weekend version of its flagship morning news program, designed to offer a tailored broadcast for Saturday viewers. Daly, already a weekday TODAY contributor and host/executive producer of “The Voice,” is expanding his on‑air duties to the weekend slot.

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