NBC Confirms Tom Llamas Will Replace Lester Holt as Anchor of NBC Nightly News

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NBC Names Anchor to Replace Lester Holt on 'Nightly News'

“Tom has the winning combination of journalistic excellence, passionate storytelling and unyielding integrity — all characteristics that have long been trademarks of NBC `Nightly News,' said Janelle Rodriguez, NBC News' executive vice president of programming.

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Tom Llamas to take over 'NBC Nightly News' after Lester Holt steps down

Llamas' 25-year long journalism career began at NBC, then he worked at ABC as the chief national affairs correspondent and anchored "World News Tonight" on the weekend, according to NBC.

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NBC confirms new host to replace Lester Holt in primetime slot

The former ABC News anchor had long been touted as Holt's successor, and confirmed he would be the one stepping in to succeed him on Wednesday 'Tom has the winning combination of journalistic excellence, passionate storytelling and unyielding integrity - all characteristics that have long been trademarks of NBC Nightly News,' Executive Vice President of Programming Janelle Rodriguez wrote in a written notice sent around 30 Rock Wednesday.

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Tom Llamas to Replace Lester Holt as NBC Nightly News Anchor

Tom Llamas will replace Lester Holt as the lead anchor of NBC's Nightly News. Holt announced last week that he plans to step away from the show this summer. Llama will continue to anchor NBC's Dateline news program. He will stay with the network, however.

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Tom Llamas Set as ‘NBC Nightly News’ Anchor After Lester Holt Exit

Tom Llamas will take over as anchor of "NBC Nightly News" at some point in 2021. He has been hosting an early-evening program on the NBC News Now live-streaming service. He will continue to do so, meaning that each weeknight, he will lead “Nightly” from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.M. eastern.

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Tom Llamas to take over for longtime ‘NBC Nightly News’ anchor Lester Holt

“I look forward to working with the world class journalists at ‘Nightly News’ and ‘Top Story,’” Llamas said. “Just like Lester, I promise to be devoted to our viewers and dedicated to the truth,” he said.

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Tom Llamas will succeed Lester Holt as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News'

Llamas is the son of Cuban immigrants. He will remain with NBC News as an anchor of “Top Story’s” “Dateline’’. He has been rumored to be the new “Nightly’ anchor since he arrived.

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Meet upcoming NBC News Nightly host who Trump famously branded 'sleazy'

Tom Llamas, who currently works as an NBC News Senior National Correspondent, will be filling Holt's shoes sometime this summer. During a press conference about Trump's donations to veteran groups, LlamAs famously clashed heads with Donald Trump eight years ago in May 2016. The journalist questioned the then-presidential candidate Trump on conflicting reports regarding money he raised on a televised event.

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Lester Holt’s ‘NBC Nightly News’ replacement named after longtime anchor announces exit

Tom Llamas, who has been at NBC since 2021, will take over the prestigious news anchor role. The longtime journalist, 45, confirmed he is taking on the new position by reposting an NBC article announcing the news.“Tom has the winning combination of journalistic excellence, passionate storytelling and unyielding integrity,” NBC News executive vice president of programming Janelle Rodriguez wrote to staff Wednesday.

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Tom Llamas To Succeed Lester Holt As ‘NBC Nightly News’ Anchor

Llamas has been with the network since 2021. He will continue to anchor Top Story, a signature nighttime show on NBC News Now. The date of Llamas' debut as anchor has yet to be determined. Holt will sign off in early summer after he announced last month he was stepping down.

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NBC Announces Next Anchor

Lambert will be the first African-American to hold the job. Lambert will take over the role after a 10-year run. He will continue to work as a producer for CNN's "This Is Life with Maria Cardona" He will also continue to serve as a host for "This is Life with María Cardona," which airs on Sundays.

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NBC announces Tom Llamas will replace Lester Holt as host of 'Nightly News' this summer

Llamas, a senior national correspondent, currently hosts the nightly NBC News NOW program "Top Story with Tom Llamas" The news comes after Holt announced his departure last month, after which he will remain at NBC News but will focus on his show "Dateline"

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NBC News Names Lester Holt’s Replacement

Tom Llamas, current host of NBC's Top Story, will fill the anchor’s chair. Holt, the face of Nightly News for more than a decade, announced his departure last month. He will depart in early summer, although he will continue to anchor Dateline.

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Tom Llamas: 5 Things to Know About the Upcoming ‘Nightly News’ Host

Tom Llamas will replace Lester Holt when he steps down as anchor of NBC Nightly News. The Miami native worked with NBC’s Specials Unit before moving to MSNBC to cover politics until 2005. Tom has been with the news network since 2000 when he got his start in broadcasting.

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Tom Llamas, the new host of 'NBC Nightly News,' has New Orleans connections

Tom Llamas was born and raised in Miami. He moved to New Orleans to attend Loyola University. He is the first Latino person to host the weekday edition of "Nightly News" His wife, Jennifer, is a New Orleans native who has worked for MSNBC.

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