Tom Llamas, who left a prominent anchor-in-waiting role at ABC News for one at NBC News in 2021, is no longer standing in queue. Llamas will take over as anchor of "NBC Nightly News" at some point after Lester Holt steps down from the venerable evening newscast in early summer.

Tom Llamas will replace Lester Holt as the face of “NBC Nightly News.” Llamas is expected to take over the anchor seat as well as managing editor duties this summer, the broadcaster shared on Wednesday.

Tom Llamas will take over from Lester Holt as anchor of “NBC Nightly News” this summer, when the veteran journalist steps down from the post he held for a decade, NBC News announced Wednesday. Llamas will also serve as managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” and will retain his role as anchor of “Top Story with Tom Llamas” on NBC News NOW every weeknight,