Dylan Dreyer Bids Emotional Farewell to Lester Holt: ‘A True Honor’ as NBC Faces Major Change

Dylan Dreyer shared a heartfelt message on Instagram Monday, reflecting on the end of an era at NBC.

The beloved meteorologist took a moment to express her gratitude toward Lester Holt, her former Weekend Today co-host, following his announcement of stepping down from his role as anchor of NBC Nightly News after a remarkable decade at the helm.

In an emotional post, Dylan praised Lester for being a guiding presence throughout her career, from her first nerve-wracking day on air to covering hurricanes together and even having fun on special segments like Nightly Kids.

She posted a photo of the two of them alongside their former Weekend Today team, a picture of cherished memories that spanned years of collaboration.

“You’d think the most nerve-wracking day of my career was my first day on air at Weekend Today.

But @lesterholtnbc made me feel so comfortable from day 1,” Dylan wrote.

“It has been a true honor to work and grow alongside him, from hurricane coverage to @nbcnightlynews, to fun experiments on @nightlykids.

A true professional, an incredible interviewer and anchor, a friend.”

Dylan continued by congratulating Lester on the next phase of his career, which will see him stepping into a full-time role at Dateline NBC, where he has worked since 2011.

In a touching acknowledgment, she wished him success in his new chapter and praised his ongoing impact on the field of journalism.

Lester responded with his signature wit, joking, “Thanks, Dylan.

And all those years I thought I rattled you on that first day!” His lighthearted comment underscored the deep bond between the two, both as colleagues and friends.

For Lester, this marks the end of a monumental 10-year run as anchor of NBC Nightly News, though he made it clear that he will remain with the network until summer.

In his farewell memo to the Nightly News team, he expressed his deep appreciation for the years spent in the role, stating, “It has truly been the honor of a lifetime to work with each of you every day, keeping journalism as our true north and our viewers at the center of everything we do.”

While he will step away from Nightly News, Lester’s passion for Dateline remains unwavering.

“I am excited to report I will be continuing as anchor of Dateline NBC, but for the first time in a full-time capacity,” he shared.

“I’m thrilled to work more closely with my enormously talented friends at Dateline as the broadcast continues to grow and attract new viewers in new places.”

Dylan Dreyer joined Today in 2012 as the meteorologist for Weekend Today, where she and Lester formed a tight-knit partnership that lasted until his departure in 2015.

Her emotional tribute to him reflects not just a professional relationship, but a genuine friendship that transcended the newsroom.