Sky News broadcaster Kay Burley has announced she is retiring from the channel after 36 years.
Kay, who has covered everything from the death of Diana, Princess of Wales to the September 11 attacks, made the shock announcement this morning after closing out what turned out to be her final Sky News Breakfast today.
She made the announcement at the end of the programme with no notice – looking back on a remarkable career at the forefront of news
‘Just before we end today’s programme, a couple of moments to reflect on the past 36 years here at Sky News – our birthday today,’ she said on the channel just before 10am.
‘It’s been an honour and a privilege to work with some of the best and hardest-working teams in the business.
‘News by its very nature is often devastating and together we’ve covered so many life-changing events – from the tragic death of Diana, the shocking terror attack of 9/11; the Asian Tsunami; the Concorde air disaster.
‘But we’ve also enjoyed some wonderful high notes too, haven’t we? The thrill of London winning the chance to host the 2012 Olympics; a plethora of royal weddings; jubilees and who can forget days and days and days waiting for royal babies to arrive at the Lindo Wing,’ she said with a knowing smile.
She continued: ‘But after over a million minutes of live TV news – more than anyone else in the world – its time for me to indulge in some of my other passions – including my love for travel.’
Kay had denied reports she was planning to leave her breakfast show that emerged in December after taking over from Sunrise host Sarah-Jane Mee in 2019.
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