Peter Alexander Leaves Today Show for Family Time

0:00On March 28, Peter Alexander just dropped the news that he's stepping away from the Saturday Today show on NBC. He joined that anchor spot back in 2018, but he's been riding with the network for a full 22 years since 2004. He's making the move to prioritize family time back home in Washington, D.C., ditching those weakened shifts in New York. Over the last 7 months alone, he's missed more than 80 nights at home, plus over 220 Friday nights in the past 7 years. His daughters kept it real with their reactions. The younger one is hyped for 48 extra hours a week, with dad, while the almost. 13-year-old joke she'd take a job that kept her away. Alexander shouted out massive thanks to his colleagues, saying family always comes first. He built his rep as a White House correspondent starting in 2012, covering both the Trump and Biden-era from D.C., even after jumping to today. He also gave love to Savannah Guthrie, who set to return to the show on April 6, after her mom's passing.

1:00As Peter Carves out this fresh balance and eyes new challenges, NBC loses a steady voice but gains a family man fully present, proof that even in the spotlight, home hits different. That's your update from entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI.