For years, the weekend anchor seemed locked into one of NBC’s most familiar seats. But behind that polished exit was a growing personal strain and fresh signs of career restlessness.
Peter Alexander, 49, announced on March 28, 2026, that he is leaving NBC News after nearly 22 years with the network, ending a run that included his role as co-host of “Saturday TODAY.”
While he revealed the official reason behind this departure on air, which was all about his personal life, an outlet has reported on his real frustration regarding his job. And another has already discovered where he’s going next.
