December 16th 2024.
The popular morning news show, Sky News Breakfast, may soon be getting a new host. According to reports, long-time presenter Kay Burley is expected to leave the show. After five years of hosting the 6am-10am slot, the 63-year-old broadcaster may be saying goodbye to the programme that she joined in 2019. However, there is a possibility that she may stay within the company in a different role.
A source from Sky News shared, "It would be a huge loss if she left. Kay has been with us for over thirty years, since the very beginning. She's a valued member of the team and her departure would definitely be felt."
Kay Burley has been a familiar face on Sky News since she joined as one of its original presenters back in 1989. Just weeks ago, she celebrated her 36th anniversary in the journalism industry. She shared a joyous photo of herself wearing a white dress on her social media, captioned with, "Thirty six years today @skynews and counting..."
In her four-decade-long career, Burley has also worked for BBC Local Radio, LBC Radio, Sunday Mirror, and has made appearances on Channel 5's news bulletins. During her time at Sky News, she has covered some of the biggest news stories, including the breaking news of Princess Diana's death and the first UK reports of the 9/11 attacks. Her coverage of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and subsequent tsunami earned Sky News its very first Bafta.
Known for her direct interview style, Burley has also presented major events in history such as the General Election, the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, and the birth of Prince George. However, in 2020, she made headlines for a different reason. On her 60th birthday, she was caught breaching Covid-19 lockdown rules and was taken off air for six months.
Upon her return, Burley apologized for her actions and acknowledged her mistake. "I thought I was Covid-compliant. I wasn't. I made a mistake. I was an idiot, and I let myself and my viewers down," she said in an interview with the Daily Mail. She added that she paid for her mistake and was appropriately sanctioned. However, her viewers welcomed her back with open arms.
The news of Burley's potential departure comes as Sky News undergoes several changes in its presenting team. The latest exit was that of business presenter Ian King, who announced his departure after 10 years. With these changes, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Sky News Breakfast, and for Kay Burley herself.
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