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Lester Holt Steps Down as NBC Nightly News Anchor

3/10/2025

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Lester Holt will bid farewell to his role as anchor of NBC Nightly News in summer 2025 after a decade of impactful storytelling. However, he’s not stepping away from journalism; Holt will continue to lead Dateline NBC. Tom Llamas has been named as his successor, marking a new chapter for both anchors.

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Lester Holt will bid farewell to his role as anchor of NBC Nightly News in summer 2025 after a decade of impactful storytelling. However, he’s not stepping away from journalism; Holt will continue to lead Dateline NBC. Tom Llamas has been named as his successor, marking a new chapter for both anchors.