Lester Holt and Joy Reid Exit Anchor Roles as Networks Restructure Prime-Time Lineups

Major networks, including NBC, MSNBC, CNN, and Fox News, are undergoing significant changes with high-profile anchors stepping away from flagship programs.

Lester Holt announced he will step down as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' after a decade but will take on a full-time role at 'Dateline NBC,' focusing on in-depth reporting.
Joy Reid's MSNBC show 'The ReidOut' has been canceled, with her departure marking one of several changes under the network's new president, Rebecca Kulter.
Other MSNBC hosts, including Ayman Mohyeldin, Katie Phang, and Jonathan Capehart, are also losing their weekend shows, though they will remain with the network in other capacities.
The shifts reflect broader industry trends, with networks placing less emphasis on high-profile anchors as younger audiences gravitate toward digital and non-traditional content.
Recent departures across other networks include CNN's Jim Acosta, CBS's Norah O'Donnell, and Fox News's Neil Cavuto, signaling a changing landscape in television news.