Lester Holt reflects on final Nightly News broadcast

For the past ten years, Lester Holt has been the anchor of NBC Nightly News, delivering the day's most important stories to viewers across the nation. He joins TODAY to reflect on the legacy of the broadcast, shares what he is most proud of and how he'll now be focusing his attention full-time on Dateline. "The time seemed to be right," he says of the transition.

May 30, 2025 | VIEW IN BROWSER On the Show TOP MOMENT Lester Holt Reflects on Nightly News Ahead of His Final Broadcast For the past ten years, Lester Holt has been the anchor of NBC Nightly News, delivering the day's most important stories to viewers across the nation. He joins TODAY to reflect on the legacy of the broadcast, shares what he is most proud of and how he'll now be focusing his attention full-time on Dateline. "The time seemed to be right," he says of the transition. READ MORE Sebastián Yatra Performs 'Tacones Rojos' Live on TODAY WATCH NOW New Study Shows Promising Results in Fight Against Colon Cancer WATCH NOW 13-Year-Old Wins 2025 Spelling Bee After Coming in 2nd Last Year WATCH NOW SAW IT ON TODAY 3RD HOUR OF TODAY How to Protect Your Money: Credit Cards, Payment Apps, More WATCH NOW TODAY WITH JENNA & FRIENDS I Have A Crush On Someone In A Relationship. What Do I Do? WATCH NOW SHOP TODAY Exclusive Discounts on Gifts for Dads and Grads — Trucker Hats, Massage Guns, More WATCH NOW Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2025 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | SEND FEEDBACK