Keke Palmer is set to take over as host of The Voice, replacing Carson Daly for the show’s 31st season. The change was confirmed alongside news of Daly’s new role as co-anchor of Today Saturday, and it marks the biggest hosting shake-up in the singing competition’s history.
Daly has hosted The Voice since its launch in 2011, becoming as much a part of the show as the spinning chairs and the blind auditions. He returned for Season 30, which is currently airing, but was confirmed not to be hosting Season 31. That season, subtitled Celebrity, will feature a new format, and Palmer will take over hosting duties from Daly.
A new era for The Voice
Palmer, who hosted the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, is one of the most versatile presenters in American television, with a career spanning acting, music, talk shows and awards hosting. Her appointment as The Voice host is a significant one, and it comes as the show prepares for its Celebrity season, a new format that will see famous faces take to the stage.
Daly himself has not given any indication that he plans to leave The Voice entirely, and his new Today role appears to be an addition to his workload rather than a replacement for it. But the hosting change for Season 31 is confirmed, and Palmer will be the face of the show when it returns.
What the change means
For viewers, the change will be a noticeable one. Daly has been the steady hand at the centre of The Voice for 15 years, guiding contestants through blind auditions, battles and live shows with a calm, understated style. Palmer brings a different energy: louder, funnier, more improvisational, and with a social media presence that could bring a new audience to the show.
The Voice has always been a show that evolves, from its coaching line-ups to its formats, and the hosting change is the latest evolution. Whether Palmer can fill Daly’s shoes remains to be seen, but her appointment has been welcomed by fans who see her as one of the most talented presenters of her generation. Season 31, with its Celebrity subtitle and new format, will be the test.
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Sources: US FTB News Blog (10 Nov 2026, reporting CinemaBlend/Today).
