Carson Daly has commented on why Keke Palmer is hosting “The Voice: Celebrity,” an upcoming spinoff of the NBC singing competition he’s hosted for 15 years.

After praising the new series as a “fun, new idea” that he’s “been talking about on ‘The Today Show’ for a while now,” he wrote in an Instagram caption that he is “not the right host for it. We have a NEW amazing HOST! The triple threat queen @keke who is PERFECT for it! I’m so grateful she carved out the time in her busy career to help us out. We’re all big fans & welcome her to the family.”

Clarifying further, he added, “Many today have asked if I’m leaving the show. Nope. We’re gonna try out these 2 formats this fall/spring & see how it goes! Hopefully this post clears up any confusion. I am still hosting the show currently. In fact, I have hosted & produced every single second of the show since day 1.” He also noted that he’ll serve as a producer on “The Voice: Celebrity” and “helping it launch from behind the scenes.”

Palmer’s casting as the host of “The Voice: Celebrity” was reported on Tuesday; she joins the series alongside Joe Jonas, Queen Latifah and Riley Green, who will serve as coaches. Jonas will be a first-time “Voice” coach, whereas Latifah and Green will be returners to the franchise after making their debuts on “The Voice” Season 31 this fall. “The Voice: Celebrity” will premiere in 2027.

“The Voice” is produced by MGM Alternative, Warner Horizon Unscripted Television and ITV Studios ’ The Voice USA, Inc. John de Mol created the series and serves as executive producer alongside Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson, Adam H. Sher and Barry Poznick.