host of to catch a predator
2. View. comments. Out of work: Chris Hansen, the longtime host of Dateline and To Catch a Predator, has not had his contract renewed by NBC. The host of 'To Catch a Predator' has been dropped by NBC after working for the network for 20 years. It was announced on Monday that Chris Hansen will not have his contract renewed by NBC and the network gave no explanation for the decision.