TODAY announced a familiar face as the new co-anchor of the Saturday edition of the morning show – Carson Daly.
The 53-year-old has expanded his role and, in an unexpected move, will now work six days a week, joining co-anchor Laura Jarrett, feature anchor Joe Fryer and meteorologist Angie Lassman on Saturday TODAY.
"I'm thrilled to add Saturday TODAY to my weekday morning schedule," Carson shared in a statement on Thursday, November 5. "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 added: "I'm equal parts grateful and excited for this opportunity."
The announcement comes after Carson temporarily stepped in as co-host of Saturday TODAY in September following Peter Alexander's move to MS NOW in March.
Carson will still be part of TODAY's regular weekday broadcasts.
"I should just say, I've been very lucky to have a lot of TV gigs, but this one's really special," he said on TODAY after the announcement.
"At my age and at my stage of my career, to have an opportunity to come in and sit next to Laura and to learn and to get better at my job to be the best broadcaster that I can, it's not something I take lightl...