Lester Holt to Step Down as Anchor of NBC Nightly News This Summer
Lester Holt announced he will leave NBC Nightly News this summer after a decade, focusing on Dateline while NBC searches for a successor.
Lester Holt to step down as anchor of NBC Nightly News
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Lester Holt will depart 'NBC Nightly News' this summer
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Lester Holt, 65, will step down as anchor of NBC Nightly News early this summer, concluding a decade-long tenure. His decision comes amid changes in the news industry, yet he will remain with NBC, focusing full-time on Dateline. Holt, who joined NBC in 2000, highlighted his honor of working at two iconic news programs in a note addressing his colleagues. NBC has yet to name a successor, though Tom Llamas is a strong candidate. Holt's departure follows Norah O'Donnell's exit from CBS Evening News, reflecting a broader trend of significant shifts among top news anchors.
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Lester Holt is stepping down to focus on Dateline, where he will have an expanded role, crafting hours on subjects he cares deeply about.
Yes, Lester Holt will remain with NBC News, continuing as the anchor of Dateline in a full-time capacity.
No, NBC has not yet named a successor for the anchor role. Tom Llamas is considered a strong candidate.
Holt's departure follows a trend of significant shifts among top news anchors, including Norah O'Donnell's exit from CBS Evening News.
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