article_snippet.sent: As well as coming in the wake of anchor Brian Williams suspension, the switch also follows a change in how the numbers are crunched which now prevents NBC from including repeat numbers of NBC newscast from overnight replays.
article_snippet.sent: In anchor Brian Williams continued absence, well-liked veteran Lester Holt continues to fill in as substitute anchor at NBC. '
article_snippet.sent: Lester Holt has led NBC Nightly News to great success over the past two months, and we continue to be pleased with Lester Holt strong performance during this time,' an David Muir's World News spokesperson said in a statement. '
article_snippet.sent: It's also unclear what impact, if any, ABC's ratings win will have on Holt's future on the show.
article_snippet.sent: In anchor Brian Williams absence, well-liked veteran Holt continues to fill in as substitute anchor at NBC and a spokesperson said the network was 'pleased with anchor Brian Williams strong performance'
highlights_snippet.sent: An NBC spokesperson said NBC was 'pleased' with substitute anchor Lester Holt's 'strong performance'
  Switch also follows a change in how the numbers are crunched and NBC is now prevented from including repeat numbers from overnight replays .