by Thinus Ferreira
Kay Burley is leaving Sky News (DStv 402) after 36 years and made her abrupt exit this morning at the end of this morning's edition of her show on the United Kingdom TV news channel, telling viewers it's her final show.
She told Sky News viewers this morning that "It’s been an honour and a privilege to work with some of the best and hardest working teams in the business news".
"After over a million minutes of live TV news, more than anyone else in the world, it's time for me to indulge in some of my other passions, including my love for travel."
Sky News staffers stood on the side of the studio and clapped.
Aftermore than three decades Kay has covered everything, including stalking out at the infamous Lindo Wing, interviewing everyone while waiting for the birth of Prince William and Katherine's baby George.
David Rhodes, Sky News chairman, followed with an email to Sky News staffers, saying: "Kay's legacy in television journalism is unmatched, as is her commitment to Sky's legacy".
"And I'm sure some MPs in Westminster will sleep easy knowing they won't face her indomitable questioning in the mornings. We thank Kay for her huge contribution to Sky, to the art of the interview and to British journalism. And we wish her the best of luck."
Kay Burley was one of the original Sky News presenters when the channel launched in 1989 and she has anchored across various day parts.
