KAY Burley’s Sky News replacement has seemingly been revealed after the bookies shared who has the best odds of taking over her role.
The TV presenter shocked viewers when she confirmed that she would be stepping back from the broadcaster after 36 years in the role.
Kay Burley’s replacement has been ‘revealed’ according to the latest betting odds[/caption]
Sky’s Sarah-Jane Mee could be taking over from the star[/caption]
Kay admitted it was an “honour and a privilege” to work for the broadcaster for so long as she revealed her decision live on air this morning.
Now, the oddsmaker at BetIdeas has revealed that a fellow Sky star is likely to take over from Kay.
Sky News star Sarah-Jane Mee is currently sitting at 3/1 to take over the role.
Fans will know Sarah-Jane best for her live broadcasting on Sky during the weekdays as well as fronting coverage of Sky’s Premier League show Saturday Night Football on Saturday evenings.
Sarah-Jane also anchored the morning show Sunrise between 2016 and 2019.
Her odds put her ahead of second contender, fellow Sky star Sophy Ridge who’s odds are currently lined up at 5/1.
Sophy has been with the network since 2001.
Kay left the world of journalism stunned today when she revealed her retirement from Sky after 36 continuous years.
The broadcaster, 64, closed the final show of her Sky News Breakfast programme this morning.
She said: “From a standing start to one of the most recognised and valued brands in global news, it’s been an honour and 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.
“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.
“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!
Kay confirmed she would be stepping back from Sky today[/caption]
“Thank you for waking up and tuning in every morning. I can’t tell you how much I have appreciated your support over the last three and a half decades: You’re awesome.
“I will post more on my social media and hope to see you around. Please keep in touch.”
Burley has hosted the 24-hour rolling news channel’s breakfast programme for the last five years, moving from her afternoon slot in 2019.
She first joined Sky when it launched in 1988 and claims to have hosted more live television than any other broadcaster.
Sarah-Jane has also been with the channel for some time[/caption]
