dailyloe.com – Peter Alexander announced his departure from NBC News on March 28. He is leaving after a 22-year tenure with the network. His final role was as co-host of the Saturday TODAY show.
Alexander cited a desire for better work-life balance as his primary reason. He specifically wants to spend more time with his two young daughters. The journalist has spent over 200 Friday nights away from home in seven years.
The 49-year-old anchor joined the Saturday TODAY program in October 2018. He was later named NBC’s co-chief White House correspondent in 2021. He co-hosted the Saturday show with Kristen Welker for three years.
Alexander and his family are based in Washington, D.C. The Saturday TODAY broadcast originates from Studio 1A in New York. This commute contributed significantly to his time away from home.
His most recent co-anchor, Laura Jarrett, praised him upon his exit. She called Alexander a brilliant journalist and an extraordinary father. Jarrett emphasized the importance of his role as a dad to his daughters.
Alexander’s big break at NBC was booking an interview with Fidel Castro. He joined the news division back in 2004. His career spanned major political reporting and morning television.
His departure marks a significant change for the weekend broadcast. The search for his permanent replacement is now underway. NBC has not yet announced who will fill the anchor chair.[]
Source: TODAY.com
