Kay Burley quits Sky News live on air with emotional statement after 36 years at station Kay Burley has announced she is quitting Sky News after 36 years.
Following reports in December the newsreader was set to quit Sky News, Kay made the announcement today as she closed the Sky News Breakfast programme.
Before sharing her career news, Kay revealed that Sky News was marking a milestone of its own today – as the programme is 36 years old today.
"So, after covering 12 separate general elections - including Sir Keir Starmer's victory last year - I am retiring from Sky News - let politicians of every party just rejoice at that news!," she joked as she referenced her numerous clashes with MPs over the years, before adding: "Thank you for waking up and tuning in every morning.
"Good luck to Kay Burley in her retirement She had a long and distinguished career at Sky News, 36 years is a remarkable achievement Time for some fresh faces and new perspectives in UK journalism," another added.
