Michael Che On Joy Reid & Lester Holt’s Departures

As Joy Reid, Lester Holt and more depart, TV news faces a 'very nervous moment'
On an otherwise quiet Sunday afternoon in late February, MSNBC dumped veteran anchor Joy Reid and canceled five shows. Then, less than 24 hours later, "NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt announced that he, too, would step down this summer after a 10-year run.
Why Is Lester Holt Leaving ‘NBC Nightly News?’ Here’s Who Could Replace Him
Lester Holt revealed his plans to leave "NBC Nightly News." Why is he stepping down as anchor, and who could replace him? Here’s everything to know so far.
Michael Che Wonders if He’s the Next Black Anchor to Be Fired After Joy Reid and Lester Holt Exits: ‘Well NBC, Only One More to Go’
MSNBC anchor Joy Reid, who previously filled the 7 p.m. slot, has been let go as part of a massive reshuffling of talent at the news cabler. And NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt announced this week that he was departing after a decade in the chair.
Lester Holt leaving ‘NBC Nightly News’ after a decade
The longtime nightly news anchor will remain with NBC in a full-time role at “Dateline,” according to a memo shared with staffers.
Relax, Lester Holt Wasn't Fired From NBC, but He Is Getting a New Job
Lester Holt announced on Feb. 24, 2025, that he’s stepping down as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' to take on a full-time role at 'Dateline.'
Lester Holt to step down from 'NBC Nightly News'
Lester Holt announced Monday that he will end his tenure as an NBC Nightly News anchor in early summer. "After 10 years, 17 if you include my years on the weekends, the time has come for me to step away from my role as anchor of Nightly News,
Lester Holt steps down from NBC ‘Nightly News’—with a nice property portfolio
NBC’s “Nightly News” host Lester Holt has stepped down as the anchor and managing editor of the segment after working at the ...
NBC News' Lester Holt to interview President Biden at White House Monday. How to watch
President Joe Biden will still interview with Lester Holt Monday, but has been relocated to the White House following the ...
Lester Holt is stepping down as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' after a decade
Lester Holt, the anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” for a decade, announced Monday that he is stepping down ...