NBC News is set to ring in the New Year with a dazzling two-hour special titled “A Toast to 2025!” hosted by Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager. This celebratory event will air on December 31 from 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM ET, reflecting on the most memorable and inspiring moments of the past year.
The lineup is a star-studded array of personalities from various sectors of entertainment and sports, including actors, athletes, comedians, and renowned NBC News talent. Highlighted guests include NBC’s own Blayne Alexander, Andrea Canning, Dylan Dreyer, Willie Geist, Savannah Guthrie, and Lester Holt. The show will also feature appearances by Olympians Maria Taylor and Lindsey Vonn, NBC Primetime’s Matt Iseman, and Howie Mandel, among many others.
Viewers are encouraged to participate in the festivities on social media using the hashtag #Toast2025. This event marks the 11th iteration of NBC News’s New Year’s Eve specials and promises to be a night of nostalgia and laughter.
With an impressive production team led by senior executive producer Liz Cole, the show aims to bring viewers together to celebrate the highs and lows of the past year while looking forward to what 2026 has in store.
As the New Year approaches, “A Toast to 2025!” offers a hopeful and joyful reflection, making it an event for families and friends to enjoy as they transition into the new year.