NBC News names Tom Llamas as the new Nightly News anchor
(KYMA, KECY/NBC) - NBC News has appointed Tom Llamas to anchor the NBC Nightly News this summer.
"Tom has the winning combination of journalistic excellence, passionate storytelling and unyielding integrity—all characteristics that have long been trademarks of NBC Nightly News. Additionally, he's been instrumental in growing NBC News NOW into the leading streaming news network, helping to introduce NBC News to a new generation of viewers."
Janelle Rodriguez, Executive Vice President, Programming, NBC News
In addition to anchoring the NBC Nightly News, Llamas will also remain as anchor of Top Story with Tom Llamas on NBC News NOW "each weeknight," according to a press release obtained by KYMA.
"Anchoring NBC Nightly News is a profound honor and one that carries tremendous responsibility. I look forward to working with the world class journalists at Nightly News and Top Story to bring viewers the most important stories every night," Llamas shared.
The news comes a month after Lester Holt said he will be stepping down in order to host Dateline full-time.
"Lester Holt is a great man and one of the most trusted broadcasters of our time. Just like Lester, I promise to be devoted to our viewers and dedicated to the truth," Llamas expressed.
NBC News says, "Llamas began his 25-year career at NBC News," and "rejoined the network in 2021 as an NBC News senior national correspondent," leading to him to anchor Top Story.
To learn more about Llamas, click here.
