Today hosts respond to NBC Nightly News Lester Holt

Lester holt He feels love from his family NBC after announcing his departure from NBC Nightly News.

Several Today Hosts took on social media in honor of the former Weekend today Cochror after the news of his Nightmail Departure broke on Monday, February 24th. “Congratulations @LESTERHOLTNBC for an amazing decade and the new chapter is going to develop!” Savannah Guthrie caption Instagram pic From both cooperation on the coverage of past presidential elections. “I am grateful for sharing so many historical moments on your side – always, always a class act ❤.”

In addition to cooperation Today And covering political events for NBC over the years, Guthrie, 53, filled Holt Nightmail A handful of times. Even she talked to Holt Today When he was named as Brian Williams‘ Nightmail successor in June 2015.

Dylan Dreyer She also remembered her time to work with Holt in Instagram Tribute own. “You think the most nervous day of my career was my first day in the air on.” Weekend today. But @Lesterholtnbc felt so comfortable since 1st day, ”she said on Monday a pair photo.

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She continued: “It was a real honor to work and grow (next to), since then, to cover a hurricane, to @NBCnightlynews, fun experiments on @nightlykids of a real professional, an incredible interviewer and anchor, friend. Congratulations on this next phase of your inspirational career Lester !! ”

43 years Dreyer joined to Today crew like an anchor of the weather Weekend today in 2012. She worked with Holt on the series until he left Weekend today in 2015. Dreyer also appeared with Holt Nightmail and his spinoff focused on children, Nightly News: Kids Edition.

Holt announced that he would withdraw like an anchor Nightmail After ten years in a role in a note for employees on Monday. “I find a smile to my face when I think so.” Nightmailand WoodpeckerI have now anchored two of the most successful and iconic television news programs in the history of broadcasting, ”read his report per NBC News. “As a 20 -year -old radio reporter at the police defeated the persecution of the news around San Francisco, I could never imagine that my career journey would develop as it should.” What amazing ride. ”

In another comment shared VarietyHolt explained to continue his role as Woodpecker Anchor in full -time capacity. (Holt appeared on Woodpecker Since 2011).

Guthrie and Dreyer weren’t the only one Today Personalities congratulate Holt to his career move.

“Thank you @LESTERHOLTNBC – Everyone is better to work with you, learn from you and benefit from your support for the afternoon snack,” Weekend today Conchor and NBC News Coresident Laura Jarrett wrote next to an an Instagram pic He sits at himself and Holt at the intelligence table. “Very grateful 🤎.”

Her colleague Weekend today Conchor and NBC News Coresident Peter Alexander wrote that “could not be more thankful” to Holt “for his mentoring and friendship for many years” Instagram post. “Lester, @nbcnews is better for you,” he growled.