Who will replace Lester on NBC Nightly News? News and rumors
24 february 2025 в 23:37
Find out what we already know about who can replace Lester on NBC Nightly News below.
No, Lester is not leaving NBCUniversal. He is only leaving the network’s Nightly News program.
Lester did not give a reason for his departure, but in a letter to NBC employees, he noted that he is staying with the network. NBC News Executive Vice President of Programming Janelle Rodriguez praised Lester for making Nightly News «a trusted and leading news source for millions of viewers across America». She also noted that he led the network «during some of the most tense and challenging times in the country over the past decade, particularly at the beginning of the pandemic, when Lester’s voice became a source of comfort every night for many».
Janelle also mentioned Lester’s various reports over the years. «He led viewers to the front lines of every major story and sat at the table with world leaders, skillfully extracting answers to important questions», - she wrote, concluding: «Simply put, Lester is the heartbeat of this news organization».
At the time of publication, NBC News has not named a replacement for Lester. However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, several names within the network are being considered as possible successors. According to reports, Top Story host Tom Llamas — who has also filled in for Lester on Nightly News several times — could be his replacement. Also being considered as possible successors are Weekend Nightly News hosts Hallie Jackson and Jose Diaz-Balart.
Lester is staying at NBC and transitioning to a full-time role on the Dateline program, where he has worked in a leading role for almost 15 years.
In his letter to colleagues, the Emmy award-winning journalist told his coworkers that he is «expanding his presence on the airwaves and creating hours of Dateline on topics that are very dear to him».
«I am excited to have the opportunity to work closer with my talented friends at Dateline, as the program continues to grow and attract new viewers in new places», - Lester wrote in his memorandum to employees. «I have a smile on my face when I think about how with Nightly News and Dateline, I am now leading two of the most successful and iconic television news programs in broadcasting history. As a 20-year-old radio journalist covering police news in San Francisco, I could never have imagined that my career would unfold in this way. What an amazing journey»
No, Lester is not leaving NBCUniversal. He is only leaving the network’s Nightly News program.
Lester did not give a reason for his departure, but in a letter to NBC employees, he noted that he is staying with the network. NBC News Executive Vice President of Programming Janelle Rodriguez praised Lester for making Nightly News «a trusted and leading news source for millions of viewers across America». She also noted that he led the network «during some of the most tense and challenging times in the country over the past decade, particularly at the beginning of the pandemic, when Lester’s voice became a source of comfort every night for many».
Janelle also mentioned Lester’s various reports over the years. «He led viewers to the front lines of every major story and sat at the table with world leaders, skillfully extracting answers to important questions», - she wrote, concluding: «Simply put, Lester is the heartbeat of this news organization».
At the time of publication, NBC News has not named a replacement for Lester. However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, several names within the network are being considered as possible successors. According to reports, Top Story host Tom Llamas — who has also filled in for Lester on Nightly News several times — could be his replacement. Also being considered as possible successors are Weekend Nightly News hosts Hallie Jackson and Jose Diaz-Balart.
Lester is staying at NBC and transitioning to a full-time role on the Dateline program, where he has worked in a leading role for almost 15 years.
In his letter to colleagues, the Emmy award-winning journalist told his coworkers that he is «expanding his presence on the airwaves and creating hours of Dateline on topics that are very dear to him».
«I am excited to have the opportunity to work closer with my talented friends at Dateline, as the program continues to grow and attract new viewers in new places», - Lester wrote in his memorandum to employees. «I have a smile on my face when I think about how with Nightly News and Dateline, I am now leading two of the most successful and iconic television news programs in broadcasting history. As a 20-year-old radio journalist covering police news in San Francisco, I could never have imagined that my career would unfold in this way. What an amazing journey»
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