Carson Daly has been named co-anchor of “Saturday Today.”
The former “Total Request Live” VJ will make his official debut alongside co-anchor Laura Jarrett, feature anchor Joe Fryer and meteorologist Angie Lassman on Saturday, according to a press release.
“I’m thrilled to add ‘Saturday Today’ to my weekday morning schedule,” Daly said in a statement.
“My kids asked if I’ll still make pancakes. I told them yes, but I’ll be making them for Laura, Joe and Angie instead,” he joked.
“I’m equal parts grateful and excited for this opportunity.”
Daly, 53, will continue to co-host “Today” on weekdays while joining the Saturday team.
“Carson has been an integral part of the ‘Today’ family for the past 13 years, and we are thrilled that our viewers get to spend one more day of the week with him,” Libby Leist, executive vice president of Today and Lifestyle, said in a statement.
“Carson and Laura make a great team, and we can’t wait for this fresh new chapter of ‘Saturday Today,’” she added.
In the early years of his career, Daly hosted MTV’s “Total Request Live” from its official launch in 1998 until his departure in 2003.
Daly also previously hosted NBC’s late-night series “Last Call with Carson Daly,” which ran for 18 seasons until 2019.
In 2013, Daly joined “Today” as host of the Orange Room, serving as a digital liaison that connected the show and its audience.
On his PopStart segment, Daly covers the latest in pop culture news, conducting interviews with A-listers across music, sports and entertainment.
In addition to his new role at “Today,” Daly will also continue to host and executive produce NBC’s “The Voice.”
Daly also executive-produces “The Voice: Celebrity,” which will be hosted by Keke Palmer.
“Saturday Today” airs on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ET.
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