Tom Llamas has been announced as the new anchor for NBC Nightly News, taking over from Lester Holt, who will step down this summer after a decade of service. Llamas, who is 45 years old, has been a prominent figure at NBC, anchoring the company's streaming service, HuffPost noted. Llamas joined NBC in 2021 from ABC, where he was the chief national affairs correspondent.

In his new role, he will also serve as the managing editor of NBC Nightly News while maintaining his position as the host of Top Story with Tom Llamas on The Hill. "Anchoring NBC Nightly News is a profound honor and one that carries tremendous responsibility," Llamas expressed, emphasizing his commitment to delivering significant stories each night.

Holt, aged 65, announced his transition on social media, expressing his excitement about shifting his focus to NBC's Dateline and reflecting fondly on his career. He remarked, “A smile comes to my face when I think that with Nightly News and Dateline, I have now anchored two of the most successful and iconic television news programs in broadcast history,” as shared by NY Times.

Under Llamas' guidance, NBC News aims to continue adapting to changing media landscapes, having seen Llamas lead the streaming network to record milestones in viewership during key news events such as election coverage.

Janelle Rodriguez, NBC News’ executive vice president, praised Llamas, stating he possesses a winning combination of “journalistic excellence, passionate storytelling, and unyielding integrity.” The network is optimistic that his leadership will resonate with a new generation of viewers.

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