Peter Alexander Leaves Today, Prioritizing Family

0:00It's March 28th. This is entertainment and celebrity news, AI-powered stories from the world of fame. I'm Cory with the story. Peter Alexander just announced he's stepping away from the Saturday edition of today after joining back in 2018. He's been with NBC News since 2004, and over those 22 years, it's been a wild ride for him. He's heading back to Washington, D.C. to focus on family, tired of being away more than 80 nights in the last seven months, and over 200. Twenty Friday nights in seven years. With his daughters growing up fast, he wants better balance before they tune him out completely. His younger daughter Emma is thrilled, saying she'll get him home 48 extra hours a week, while his almost 13-year-old Ava joked she'd. Take a job that keeps her away on Fridays. Alexander stressed family first, thanking NBC and his colleagues for the trust and epic experiences. He also shared kind words for Savannah Guthrie, who's returning to today on April 6th after

1:00her mom's disappearance. They've been in touch, praying for her, and he sees it as a fresh start for their friendship. As NBC shifts gears, Alexander's move highlights how pros are prioritizing home life amid demanding gigs, setting the stage for what's next on the morning show circuit.