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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Lester Holt Ends 10-Year Run as ‘NBC Nightly News' Anchor With Hopeful Sign-Off: ‘Facts Matter, Words Matter, Journalism Matters and You Matter'
Lester Holt delivered his final report as 'NBC Nightly News' anchor Friday after 10 years at the desk, leaving viewers with words of gratitude and optimism. Holt, 66, earlier this year announced that he would be leaving 'Nightly' this summer. But he's not leaving the network: Going forward, he plans to devote himself full time to NBC News' 'Dateline,' which he has anchored since 2011. More from Variety Lester Holt Will Exit NBC's 'Nightly,' but Not News: 'I Still Had Gas in the Tank' NBC News Uses Kentucky Derby for New Swing at Sports Coverage NBC News Changes Washington Bureau Chief: Chloe Arensberg Succeeds Ken Strickland 'As anchor, it has been an honor to lead this program and an honor to be welcomed into your homes,' Holt told viewers on his last broadcast. 'I'm so grateful for your trust around here. Around here, facts matter, words matter, journalism matters and you matter.' He continued, 'Over the last decade, we have shared some dark and harrowing days and nights from our country — the pandemic, mass shootings, natural disasters — each testing our resilience and our compassion. It's why I often like to leave you with something to smile about, moments that reassure and connect us. I'll miss our evenings together, and I will miss the team that puts it all together, my dear friends and my colleagues. But for now, I just want to say thank you to my incredibly supportive and patient family and all of you.' On a programming note, Holt said Tom Llamas will make his debut as 'NBC Nightly News' anchor on Monday, June 2. 'I wish Tom great success,' he said. SEE ALSO: At the end of the broadcast, surrounded by the show's staffers, Holt again delivered his signature parting words: 'For all of us at 'NBC Nightly News,' goodnight, so long. Please take care of yourself and each other.' Amid raucous applause from his colleagues, Holt then got a bit choked up, saying, 'Oh my goodness. It has been quite a ride. Thanks, everybody.' (Watch his full sign-off below.) Holt was named anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' in June 2015, taking over duties after the controversial exit of his predecessor, Brian Williams. Previously, Holt anchored the weekend editions of 'NBC Nightly News' for eight years and co-anchored 'Weekend Today' for 12 years. Prior to becoming co-anchor of 'Weekend Today' in 2003, Holt anchored 'Lester Holt Live,' a daily news show on MSNBC and served as a primary anchor for the cable network's coverage of major news events. Holt came to MSNBC after 14 years at CBS's Chicago station WBBM, where he served as the afternoon and evening news anchor. After studying government at California State University in Sacramento, he began his television journalism career as a reporter at WCBS in New York in 1981. The following year he moved to Los Angeles to report for KCBS (then KNXT) before returning to WCBS in 1984. Watch Holt's parting message to 'Nightly News' viewers and a supercut of his coverage over the years: Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
News anchor welcomes baby boy into the world after brave act when her WATER BROKE live on air
A New York news anchor delivered more than just the headlines on Wednesday, giving birth to a baby boy just hours after bravely anchoring an entire broadcast while in active labor. CBS 6 Albany's Olivia Jaquith went into labor around 4:15 a.m. - just 15 minutes before the morning show began. Despite her water breaking, the courageous mom-to-be took her seat at the anchor desk without hesitation. Jaquith announced on Instagram on Saturday that she gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Quincy - her first child with husband Tyn. She smiled as she cradled her newborn from her hospital bed as fans sent their congratulations to the new mother. Before the fateful broadcast began last week, Jaquith's co-anchor, Julia Dunn - who is also pregnant - went live on Facebook to share the surprising news. Then, as the show kicked off, the two expectant moms informed viewers that Jaquith was on air while in labor. 'We do have some breaking news this morning, literally. Olivia's water has broke and she is anchoring the news now in active labor,' Dunn said. 'Early labor, let's not get carried away,' Jaquith chimed in. 'I'm happy to be here and I'll stay on the desk as long as I possibly can, but if I disappear that's what's going on.' The newscast displayed an alert at the top of the screen that said, 'DAYS PAST DUE DATE: 2' and 'Time Olivia's Water Broke: 4:15 a.m.' with the live clock under it. Dunn said they were monitoring Jaquith's contractions and they were approximately two minutes apart. 'No, well, there was one, but it's been a few minutes since then, so we're still in good shape,' Jaquith said. On Dunn's livestream, Jaquith explained that her water broke while she was in the studio bathroom. 'I think I can get through a three-hour show,' she told her co-host. Throughout the show the news team made cheeky references to Jaquith's labor status. 'If my baby does come today, Craig, how's the weather?' Jaquith asked the meteorologist. During the 'coffee break' segment of the show, Jaquith joked that viewers take a 'water break.' A shot from the control showed a producer holding up a sign that read, 'Go 2 The Hospital!' When Jaquith and Dunn kicked off the 7 a.m. hour of the show, the women filled in the audience on the development. 'Olivia's water broke, and she's still here. She's been doing the entire show,' Dunn said. 'This is her decision to do this.' 'I'd rather be at work than at the hospital,' Jaquith replied. When the show wrapped up just before 8 a.m. producers ran a banner across the screen that read, 'Here comes Baby P, Good Luck Olivia. You Rock We Love You.' 'Alright, well, hopefully I don't see you tomorrow,' Jaquith said as she closed out the program. Jaquith's colleagues praised her professionalism and called her desired to finish the show inspiring. 'We couldn't be more thrilled for them. From her on-air pregnancy announcement earlier this year to running a half-marathon while expecting, Olivia has met every stage of this journey with grace and grit. Today was no exception,' said News Director Stone Grissom.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pregnant anchor's water breaks before the morning news—and she powers through the whole broadcast
It started on the WRGB morning show in Albany, New York, like any other morning. But on May 21, just moments before going live, co-anchor Olivia Jaquith experienced what many moms recognize as the most unforgettable moment: her water broke. And instead of heading straight to the hospital—she stayed. As reported by NBC News via TODAY, Jaquith chose to anchor the entire three-hour morning show while in early labor, contractions and all. The moment was announced with both joy and disbelief by her co-anchor, Julia Dunn, who shared with viewers at the top of the broadcast: 'We do have some breaking news this morning. Literally, Olivia's water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labor.' To which Jaquith calmly responded: 'Early labor. Early labor. Let's not get carried away.' In true journalist fashion, Jaquith smiled through the contractions, even timing them with her co-anchor on air. At one point, Dunn noted they were just two minutes apart. Jaquith, still unfazed, reassured viewers: 'No, well, there was one, but it's been a few minutes since then, so we're still in good shape.' The WRGB team rallied around her with humor and support. The screen displayed a cheeky chyron: 'Days Past Due Date: 2' and later, 'Baby Watch' and 'Here Comes Baby P, Good Luck Olivia.' Still, Jaquith maintained her signature poise: 'I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can,' she said. 'But if I disappear, that's what's going on.' She revealed live on Facebook that her water had broken in the studio bathroom before the show. When asked why she stayed, she simply said: 'I think I can get through a three-hour show.' Throughout the show, Jaquith delivered stories and even found space for humor. During a segment transition, she prompted viewers to take a 'water break.' And when talking to the meteorologist, she quipped: 'If my baby does come today, Craig, how's the weather?' Her professionalism—and relatability—shone through every moment. Later in the show, as new viewers tuned in, Dunn offered a recap: 'Olivia's water broke, and she's still here. She's been doing the entire show. This is her decision to do this.' And Jaquith? Unbothered. 'I'd rather be at work than at the hospital.' By 7:56 a.m., as the show wrapped, Jaquith was still seated at the anchor desk. Dunn gave her a high-five and summed it up perfectly: 'Whole show. Three hours of news, in contractions. I think that's a first for CBS6.' There's something extra special about this moment—especially when you learn that Dunn is also pregnant. In March, she shared the news of her second pregnancy on Instagram, featuring a joyful photo of both women holding their baby bumps. 'Every morning we have Chobani yogurt together on the anchor desk,' Dunn captioned. It's the kind of morning news moment that's as rare as it is real—raw, brave, and a little bit wild. At a time when many working moms are forced to choose between presence and performance, Olivia Jaquith gave us a new kind of live report: one that showed resilience, humor, and heart—all while bringing new life into the world. To every mom who's ever shown up to work while holding it all together—this moment is for you.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Pregnant News Anchor Goes Into Labor While on Air
A pregnant news anchor went into labor on air while continuing to deliver news. Olivia Jaquith was two days past her due date. Her water broke in the newsroom at 4:15 a.m., but 15 minutes later, instead of going to the hospital, she went on air for the early morning news. In the TV control room, a studio crew member held a message for Jaquith telling her to go to the hospital. She finished the entire three-and-a-half-hour morning broadcast.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
CTV Windsor's 6 p.m. newscast highlights: May 22, 2025
Windsor Watch A look at the highlights from the 6 p.m. newscast on May 22, 2025, brought to you by anchor Stefanie Masotti.
