Carson Daly Stays on The Voice; Palmer Hosts Spinoff
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- Carson Daly clarified via Instagram that he is not leaving 'The Voice' and has 'hosted & produced every single second of the show since day 1,' directly addressing speculation triggered by the spinoff announcement.
- Keke Palmer was announced as the host of 'The Voice: Celebrity,' with Daly writing she is 'PERFECT for it' and that he is 'not the right host for it.'
- Daly will serve as a producer on 'The Voice: Celebrity' and help 'launch it from behind the scenes,' rather than host it, as NBC tests two formats this fall and spring.
- Joe Jonas joins 'The Voice: Celebrity' as a first-time coach, while Queen Latifah and Riley Green return to the franchise after debuting on Season 31 this fall.
- 'The Voice: Celebrity' is scheduled to premiere in 2027 and is produced by MGM Alternative, Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, and ITV Studios' The Voice USA, Inc.
- Palmer's casting was first reported on Tuesday, and Daly's Instagram post was framed as a direct response to questions about whether the spinoff signaled his exit from the long-running NBC competition.
Why it matters: Daly's dual role clarification preserves continuity for the flagship 'The Voice' while NBC and its production partners expand the franchise with a celebrity edition — giving the network a 2027 tentpole with a younger host in Palmer and a tested producer in Daly, without alienating the audience built over 15 seasons.
