Lester Holt Concludes Tenure as NBC Nightly Anchor

Lester Holt signed off as anchor of NBC Nightly News on May 30, 2025, concluding a decade in the anchor role and a 14-year tenure with the program. Holt's emotional farewell included thanks to viewers, reflections on the major news events he covered—including the pandemic, mass shootings, and natural disasters—and an emphasis on journalistic integrity. He will remain at NBC in a full-time position as principal anchor of Dateline. Tom Llamas, who joined NBC from ABC in 2021, will succeed Holt as anchor and managing editor while continuing to host his streaming show 'Top Story.' The send-off featured tributes from colleagues and family, including a special message from Holt’s son, Stefan. Holt described his time at Nightly News as 'the honor of a lifetime' and urged viewers to value responsible journalism.