Lester Holt is out as the face of NBC Nightly News — and guess who’s sliding into the anchor chair? Yep, it’s Tom Llamas. And no, this isn’t a rerun.
Holt officially wrapped his final broadcast on May 30 after 10 rock-solid years. Calm, cool, and always composed, he’s been the guy you trusted during chaos, elections, and everything in between. But now? He’s trading daily headlines for long-form storytelling over at Dateline.
You might remember Llamas from Top Story or even his mic-drop moments back at ABC News. He’s got that sharp edge, slick delivery, and yep — he’s the same guy who once clashed with Trump during a wild 2016 press circus.
Now he’s the new NBC Nightly News anchor. And if you think this is just a routine replacement — think again. He’s the first Latino anchor to take the top weekday spot on any of the Big Three networks. That’s a major move.
NBC News boss Rebecca Blumenstein said Llamas “has the range, the drive, and the storytelling chops” to take the broadcast forward. Basically, they’re betting big on him. And honestly? It’s about time the network shook things up a little.
So if you’re tuning in tonight and notice a new face behind that shiny desk — don’t adjust your TV. Llamas is officially in the big leagues now. Let’s see what he brings to prime time.