Could one of these newscasters replace Brian Williams? — mashable.com

NBC's recent decision to suspend Brian Williams for six months without pay has left many doubting that he'll ever return to Nightly News. So who will be the next Brian Williams? Here are Mashable's best guesses. As the current Nightly News substitute, Lester Holt would be the easiest replacement. In addition to hosting NBC’s weekly newsmagazine Dateline, Holt has simultaneously hosted the weekend editions of Today and Nightly News since 2007. He’s definitely proven himself to be a powerhouse in the past decade. In fact, his nonstop work ethic has earned him the nickname of “Iron Pants” at NBC, because he has been known to anchor for several hours straight. In the past, Holt has been the most frequent fill-in for Nightly News, so he’s had experience in the chair. His dynamism and long-term career at NBC may be important factors in the decision for Williams’ replacement.

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