Lester Holt, the trusted face of NBC Nightly News for the past decade, has announced that he will be stepping down from the newscast this summer. Holt, who was the first African-American solo anchor of a weekday network nightly newscast, will continue to host “Dateline NBC.”
The move comes amidst a changing landscape for broadcast TV audiences, with the nightly newscasts on NBC, ABC, and CBS still drawing significant viewership. ABC’s “World News Tonight,” led by David Muir, remains a strong competitor with an average of 7.6 million viewers.
While NBC has not yet named Holt’s successor, Tom Llamas, who frequently fills in for Holt, is speculated to be in line for the position. Holt, in a memo to staffers, expressed his excitement to expand his role on “Dateline NBC” and focus on subjects he cares deeply about.
As Holt transitions to a new chapter in his career, viewers can expect continued excellence in journalism and storytelling from one of the industry’s most respected figures. Stay tuned for updates on the future of NBC Nightly News and the legacy of Lester Holt.
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