KAY Burley is reportedly set to quit her Sky News breakfast show – with her future at the channel in doubt.
The no-nonsense and widely-regarded broadcaster could be ditching its 7-10am slot in a matter of days, according to reports.
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Kay Burley is reportedly set to leave her Sky News programCredit: Sky UK Limited
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Kay has been a presenter for Sky News since the channel was founded Credit: Sky
Industry website deadline report Kay, 63, has been at the forefront of speculation in the newsroom about her future at Sky News.
A Sky insider told the publication: “It would be massive if she left.”
Kay is rumored to be on hiatus at Christmas and will not be returning to her role.
The Sun understands her last day on air before Christmas will be Thursday.
Sky News declined to comment and Kay’s representative has been contacted.
Kay has hosted the 24-hour news channel’s breakfast program for the past five years, moving from the afternoon slot in 2019.
She first joined Sky when it launched in 1988 and claims to have hosted more live television shows than any other broadcaster.
Kay has been the face of Sky News for major world events, such as the death of Princess Diana, the birth of the royal babies and the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Although Kay keeps her personal life private, it is known that she has been married twice and has an adult son, Alexander.
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Sky bosses removed Kay from the program for six months in 2020 after her birthday party breached then-coronavirus lockdown rules, with the presenter apologizing for an “error in judgement”.
Kay has an adult son, Alexander, whom she shares with ex-husband Steve Kunter.
As well as hosting live TV, Kay published her debut novel First Ladies in 2011, followed by her second book Betrayal in 2012.
The presenter’s career began on local BBC radio and Tyne Tees television.
She then joined ITV’s TV-am in 1985 as a reporter and occasional newsreader.
From 1987, she hosted primetime TV, filling in for Caroline Righton and covering for Anne Diamond during her maternity leave.
Who is Sky News presenter Kay Burley?
Born on 17 December 1960, Kay Burley is an English television newsreader and presenter.
Kay joined Sky News in 1988 and has since presented more hours of live television than any other news presenter.
Although Kay keeps her personal life private, it is known that she has been married twice and has an adult son, Alexander.
Prior to Sky News, Kay worked for local BBC radio, Tyne Tees Television as well as ITV’s TV-am as a reporter and occasional newsreader.
Kay also published her debut novel First Ladies in 2011, followed by her second book Betrayal in 2012.
During her career, her notable assignments included covering Sky News from Sri Lanka following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and the wedding of King Charles and the Queen, Camilla Parker Bowles.
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