As millions watched the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse, NBC’s Lester Holt surprised viewers by showing rare emotion on live TV.
After a spectator shared a touching story about his late mother, Holt responded softly, “She’s with you today.” He admitted he was “caught up in the emotion,” and the clip quickly went viral.
The eclipse itself was breathtaking, but Holt’s sincerity reminded people it was also about connection and shared humanity.