Lester Holt's Departure from 'NBC Nightly News'
NBC's esteemed anchor, Lester Holt, made a poignant announcement on Monday, revealing his decision to step down as the face of 'NBC Nightly News' after a remarkable decade at the helm.
“After 10 years, 17 if you include my years on the weekends, the time has come for me to step away from my role as anchor of Nightly News,” Holt shared in a heartfelt note released by NBC News. “It has truly been the honor of a lifetime to work with each of you every day, keeping journalism as our true north and our viewers at the center of everything we do.”
Transition to 'Dateline' and Future Plans
Holt is set to continue his duties on 'NBC Nightly News' until the onset of summer, following which he will pivot to a full-time position on 'Dateline,' an additional show he presently hosts on NBC.
While NBC News refrained from disclosing Holt's successor in the official statement, speculation abounds regarding the network's choice for the coveted anchor role.