MSNBC host Thomas Roberts made history last night becoming the first openly gay man to anchor an evening newscast for a major network television station.
While this NBC Nightly News anchor position isn’t a permanent role for Roberts, he still considered it a “huge honor” in an interview with The Advocate after the broadcast.
We’d have to agree. Congrats!
Check out Roberts’ in the anchor chair below:
Weekday editions of Nightly News are anchored by Lester Holt, who replaced Brian Williams following his embellishment controversy earlier this year.
Get Towleroad Headlines Daily.
News daily from one of the most trusted, independent, lgbtq owned and operated media outlets. Covering news, entertainment, science, media, art and more for almost 17 years.
Thank you for subscribing.
Something went wrong.
