Empire Builder: Tom Llamas Takes the Mantle, Redefining Nightly News with a New Era of Excellence!
The drama! The intrigue! The announcements! Tom Llamas is trading in his golden boy status as anchor of NBC News NOW’s “Top Story with Tom Llamas” for the biggest gig in town: the face of “NBC Nightly News”! And, darling, he’s not just taking the reins, he’s barreling into the anchor seat as managing editor come summer, when Lester Holt steps away after a decade of glorious leadership.
But before we get to the juicy parts, let’s give it up for Janelle Rodriguez, NBC News’ executive vice president for programming, who’s glowing about Llamas’ “journalistic excellence, passionate storytelling, and unyielding integrity.” (Sounds like a match made in heaven, doesn’t it, sweethearts?) She’s praising the right guy, for Llamas is about to become the first Latino journalist to host the weeknight version of “Nightly News” – a watershed moment, if you will.
Now, which brings us to the dramatic departure of the inimitable Lester Holt. After a decade at the helm, he’s trading in his anchor chair for “Dateline NBC,” the prime-time newsmagazine. We’ll miss his smooth, urbane delivery, but we’ll still get our fix of his in-depth reporting. In a statement, Llamas couldn’t help but praise Holt, calling him “a great man and one of the most trusted broadcasters of our time.” Aw, bless their mutual admiration society!
As Llamas swings into action this summer, he’s got his eyes on the prize – bringing viewers the most up-to-date, accurate, and compelling news every night. And, darling, with his 25-year tenure at NBC News and a stint as senior national correspondent, he’s got the credibility, the experience, and the charisma to deliver the goods.
Did you know that “Nightly News” is consistently ranked Top 5? And that it reaches a gazillion (okay, millions) of viewers each broadcast? Yeah, Llamas has his work cut out for him, but he’s ready to bring the heat. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to be dazzled by Llamas’ anchoring skills. It’s going to be a wild ride, folks!
Original Story https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/05/media/tom-llamas-nbc-nightly-news/index.html
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