US Edition‘Facts matter:’ Lester Holt ends ‘NBC Nightly News’ tenure
- Lester Holt will anchor his final NBC Nightly News broadcast on May 30, ending a tenure that began in 2015 on the network's flagship evening program.
- Holt announced his departure in February, citing a desire to focus more on in-depth storytelling through Dateline, which he has anchored for nearly 15 years.
- During his time at Nightly News, Holt reported on major events such as Donald Trump's political rise, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Middle East conflicts, becoming a familiar face to viewers.
- Holt said, “The big buy-in was to be able to do more of the hours,” explaining that leaving Nightly News’ fast pace allows him to pursue more longform stories.
- Tom Llamas, an NBC national correspondent and former ABC weekend anchor, will replace Holt at Nightly News while continuing to host Top Story on NBC News NOW.
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'Surreal moment': Lester Holt signs off, passes baton to Tom Llamas on NBC Nightly News
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Lester Holt officially signed off Friday, May 30, as the anchor of NBC Nightly News, following his final broadcast. He will transition to Dateline NBC full time now. He is now handing off the baton to Tom Llamas. KXAN's Avery Travis spoke with Tom Llamas about when he received the announcement he would take over as Lester's replacement and what his future holds for him. Read a transcription of the interview below, or watch in th…
Lester Holt signs off on anchoring the NBC Nightly News
(NBC, KYMA/KECY) - NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt has signed off the program for the last time. Holt served as the voice of Nightly News for the last decade as he's delivered stories from across the country and around the world. He announced he was stepping down earlier this year. During his time with Nightly News, he's interviewed presidents, vice presidents, world leaders, and tech innovators about powerful issues our country faces. Holt …
Lester Holt gets emotional in final sign-off from 'NBC Nightly News' after 10 years: 'It has been quite a ride'
"Around here, facts matter," the show's lead anchor said in his farewell speech on Friday. "Words matter. Journalism matters. And you matter."Craig Barritt/Getty Lester Holt in New York City in October 2024Lester Holt's time at NBC Nightly News has come to an end.Its lead anchor signed off for the last time on Friday with a thoughtful speech to commemorate his time on the show."After 10 years, this is my last Nightly News broadcast," Holt said. …
Lester Holt Ends 10-Year Run as ‘NBC Nightly News’ Anchor With Hopeful Sign-Off: ‘Facts Matter, Words Matter, Journalism Matters and You Matter’
Lester Holt delivered his final report as "NBC Nightly News" anchor on May 30, leaving viewers with words of gratitude and optimism.
‘Facts matter:’ Lester Holt ends ‘NBC Nightly News’ tenure
Lester Holt hosted his last “NBC Nightly News” show on Friday after a 14 year tenure as its anchor. The highly decorated reporter bid viewers a farewell by reminding them of their core values that guide the team’s coverage. “I’m so grateful for your trust around here,. Facts matter, words matter, journalism matters, and you…
‘NBC Nightly News’ anchor Lester Holt signs off in final broadcast after a decade: ‘The honor of a lifetime’
"NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt called his decade-long tenure helming the network's evening broadcast the "honor of a lifetime" as he bade farewell during his final newscast Friday night.
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