After anchoring the “NBC Nightly News” for the last 10 years, Lester Holt announced today (2/24) that he is stepping down from the broadcast later this summer. NBC has not yet announced a successor. The good news? Holt is not leaving the network! He will continue with a full-time role at “Dateline,” where he’s been the principal anchor for almost 15 years.
BREAKING: Lester Holt, anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' for a decade, will leave the show this summer. He will move full time to 'Dateline.' https://t.co/RZRcO8D2vF
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 24, 2025
