Tom Llamas Named New Anchor of NBC Nightly News, Succeeding Lester Holt

Llamas, a rising star at NBC, will step into the role this summer as Holt transitions to a full-time position at Dateline.

Tom Llamas, currently the host of 'Top Story with Tom Llamas' on NBC News NOW, will become the anchor and managing editor of 'NBC Nightly News.'
Lester Holt, who has led 'Nightly News' for a decade, announced his departure last month and will take on a full-time role as host of 'Dateline.'
Llamas has been with NBC since 2021, returning after earlier stints at the network and a tenure at ABC News, where he served as chief national affairs correspondent.
NBC executives praised Llamas for his journalistic integrity and his role in expanding NBC News NOW into a leading streaming platform.
Llamas will continue hosting 'Top Story' alongside his new role, with the transition to 'Nightly News' set to occur this summer.