A CHANNEL 4 news presenter has quit the station after 20 years – revealing she’s moving to a broadcaster.
has confirmed she is joining to front a new daily politics show from 7pm.
Cathy Newman has quit Channel 4 News after 20 yearsCredit: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock
She’s moving to Sky News to front a new political programmeCredit: Alamy Stock Photo
The 51-year-old will also launch a podcast and work on documentaries at her new channel.
Cathy shared the news on social media, writing: “I’m thrilled to be joining the incredible, multi-award-winning @skynews team.
“There couldn’t be a more exhilarating time to return to Westminster, and I’m hugely looking forward to bringing in exclusive interviews and investigations on a brand new programme, and launching a podcast too.
“It’s been a total privilege working on @channel4news for exactly two decades.
“I’ll miss my talented Channel 4 News colleagues enormously, but as Mary Shelley once wrote: ‘the beginning is always today’. And I can’t wait to begin again.”
Cathy’s followers were quick to comment on the exciting news, with one writing: “Congratulations Cathy, though I will miss you on Channel 4 news.”
Someone else said: “Congratulations but sad to see you leave @channel4news . You were such an integral part of the show.”
And a third added: “Congratulations. A bonus for Sky but certainly a loss for the excellent Channel 4 News.”
Cathy joined Channel 4 News in 2006 as a political correspondent after eight years writing for the Financial Times.
David Rhodes, Executive Chairman of Sky News, said of the news: “Cathy has broken some of Britain’s biggest stories and brings a clear, engaging style that audiences trust and we’re delighted to welcome her to Sky News.
“Our future plan requires just the kind of premium investigative and political expertise that Cathy will bring to our team.”
In 2024 fellow Channel 4 News host .
She confirmed the news at the time with a short statement on social media, writing: “Uh hum. News of my own: I’ve decided to leave @Channel4News.
“I’ll miss the madness of news and feedback from viewers here, but after twelve(!) years, it’s time for new adventures…”
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