BehindNYNews

True. But if WABC wants to just fill the Noon hour, they could have easily asked David and Diana to do it. But they went out of their way to get a new anchor.

The problem with Shirleen replacing Lori is that Michelle is perfect and groomed for that chair. If Lori is leaving and Michelle isn't used as a replacement, she may jump shift to another station. The problem with Shirleen replacing anyone on the weeknight is that Lori would probably like a weeknight spot instead of mornings, and Lori definitely had seniority. WABC needs to be careful. It has a solid lineup of great talent but with too many, you risk losing some if they don't have enough air time or if you add people instead of moving them. If someone does leave on the evening shift, I think Lori should get the spot and Shirleen should then take the morning shift. That would make the most successful transition minus Michelle in my opinion. Hoping it's not Diana or Liz, those are my two personal favorites.

I'm personally not a fan of it. It doesn't match the graphics of the show and I think it makes it look even more like a tabloid show and less of a morning NBC News program.

Speculation is back that Natalie is on the way out. Reports say Hoda would replace her as newsreader and that she would go to Dateline. http://pagesix.com/2015/05/01/natalie-morales-out-at-today/ Pure speculation on me but if Lester officially takes over weeknights, she would make a great weekend NN anchor.

World News Tonight takes fourth week in a row in viewers and also wins key demo for third time in four weeks. Impressive, good job to David and ABC. http://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/evening-news-ratings-week-of-april-20-2/261586