Peter Alexander’s Wife Alison Starling Breaks Silence On His NBC Exit For Family, ‘You Make Us So..’

Peter Alexander is currently making headlines after announcing his departure from NBC News following his 22 years of service for the network. He shared the news during his final broadcast of Today Show on March 28, 2026. He has served as a co-anchor of the show since 2018. Peter also served as the NBC’s Chief White House Correspondent, and his sudden exit after such a long-term association with the network sparked public curiosity about the reason for the move. It also brought his wife, Alison Starling into the spotlight, who has recently shared her feelings regarding her husband’s decision.

How did Peter Alexander’s wife react to his NBC exit?

Peter Alexander’s wife, former TV journalist Alison Starling, reacted with pride and public support following his announcement that he was leaving NBC News after over two decades. Hours after her husband shared the news, she took to Instagram Stories to post a message of encouragement for Peter. Notably, Alison herself gave up her career in 2023 to devote her time to her children, which made it even easier for her to understand what Peter might have been feeling when he quit NBC. Sharing how proud she was of his decision, she shared the announcement post by the Today Show and wrote:

“You make us so proud!!!”

Why did Peter Alexander leave NBC after 22 years of service?

Peter Alexander announced his departure from NBC News on March 28, 2026, citing a primary desire for a better work-life balance and more time with his family. During his final broadcast on the Saturday edition of Today, he shared that he had spent over 200 Friday nights away from his family in the last seven years and 80 nights away in the past seven months alone. Beyond personal reasons, reports indicate that Alexander is expected to join MS NOW (the rebranded MSNBC) as a weekday anchor and chief national correspondent. His exact words were:

“I’ve been away from home more than 80 nights in the last seven months. More than 200 Friday nights away from my family in the last seven years. So, in this limited window before my daughters lose interest in hanging out with me… I’m eager to carve out a better balance between my personal and professional lives.”

Peter’s transition followed a corporate restructuring in 2025, in which NBC News and MS NOW became separate entities, forcing journalists to choose between the two organisations. Peter Alexander also cited another reason for the decision. Based in Washington, DC, he noted that commuting to New York for weekend duties further reduced his time with his family. Additionally, some reports suggest he may have left NBC due to a lack of growth opportunities in top-tier anchor roles, which his colleagues had recently filled.

What’s next for Peter Alexander following his NBC exit?

Peter’s next step is expected to be an 11 a.m. weekday anchor role at MS Now, a network that emerged from MSNBC following NBC’s 2025 restructuring. The new schedule is expected to give him more time at home while still keeping him on air.

More about Peter Alexander’s family

Peter Alexander has been married to Alison Starling since April 21, 2012. She was a longtime news anchor for WJLA-TV in Washington D.C. The couple first met in 2001 while working as reporters for competing television stations in Seattle, and after dating for over a decade, they tied the knot. Alison worked as an anchor for WJLA-TV for 20 years before stepping down in 2023 to focus on their daughters. Now, Peter has done the same for the family. They are parents of two daughters; their eldest, Ava Starling Alexander, was born in July 2013, and their younger, Emma Pink Alexander, was born in June 2015.

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