Peter Alexander Leaves Saturday TODAY, NBC News

Peter Alexander announced his departure from NBC News on March 28. He leaves after 22 years at the network.

Reason for leaving

The 49-year-old said he wants more time with his two daughters. He also cited a desire to take on a new professional challenge.

Alexander noted heavy travel recently. He said he spent more than 80 nights away in the last seven months.

Family and logistics

Alexander and his wife, Alison Starling, live in Washington, D.C. Their daughters are Ava, 12, and Emma, 10.

Saturday TODAY films at Studio 1A in New York’s Rockefeller Center. He said he logged more than 200 Friday nights away over seven years.

Roles and timeline at NBC

Alexander joined NBC News in 2004. He marked his 20th anniversary in August 2024.

He became a Saturday TODAY co-host in October 2018. In 2021 he was named co-chief White House correspondent with Kristen Welker.

Alexander and Welker shared hosting duties on Saturday TODAY from 2020 through 2023. Welker then left to moderate Meet the Press.

Recent desk partners

Since Welker’s departure, Alexander co-anchored with Laura Jarrett. Jarrett joined NBC in January 2023 as senior legal correspondent.

Notable reporting

Alexander called landing an interview with Fidel Castro his early big break. He covered Iraq’s 2005 election and the death of Osama bin Laden.

His assignments sent him to Baghdad, Banda Aceh and Beijing. He frequently emphasized storytelling and journalistic responsibility.

Colleagues react

Jarrett praised Alexander as a brilliant journalist and devoted father. She said his family will benefit from his renewed focus at home.

Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments related to Peter Alexander, Saturday TODAY and NBC News. Alexander said Studio 1A has been, and will remain, his happy place.