Huffington Post first broke the news that David Gregory, up and coming golden boy of NBC News, will be the new host of "Meet The Press" -- the replacement for the late Tim Russert.
David Gregory will take the reins as moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press," the Huffington Post has learned. Gregory has been a leading contender for the permanent spot since Tom Brokaw stepped in as interim moderator following Tim Russert's death in June.
In recent weeks, a short list including Gregory, Andrea Michell, Gwen Ifill, and Chuck Todd had been considered the top candidates for the position, while Katie Couric and Ted Koppel were viewed as dark horses.
In recent weeks, a short list including Gregory, Andrea Michell, Gwen Ifill, and Chuck Todd had been considered the top candidates for the position, while Katie Couric and Ted Koppel were viewed as dark horses.
NBC says there is no announcement. But there are rumors Tom Brokaw will announce the new appointment at the end of MTP Sunday... which happens to follow his Barack Obama interview. Gregory was quick to surface at the top of the replacements list. His star seemed to rise at NBC over the last few years. But with Matt Lauer and Brian Williams solidly in place at "Today" and "Nightly News", where else would Gregory go? If not to "Meet The Press", NBC may be worried he will go to a competitor. NBC is giving Gregory a lot of exposure. He anchored "Today" over the four day Thanksgiving holiday.
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