Channel 4 viewers were surprised by the announcement that a long-standing figure is leaving the network to join a competitor. Cathy Newman, who has been with Channel 4 News for two decades since January 2006, disclosed that she is making the move to Sky News. In her new role, she will host a daily politics show airing at 7pm, in addition to launching a podcast and collaborating on documentaries with Sky.
Taking to social media to share her excitement, Cathy expressed her enthusiasm for joining the award-winning team at Sky News. She highlighted her eagerness to delve into exclusive interviews and investigations on the new program, as well as the prospect of starting a podcast. Reflecting on her time at Channel 4 News, Cathy expressed gratitude for the two decades spent there but looked forward to the new chapter ahead.
The news of Cathy’s move received accolades from both fans and fellow journalists, with well-wishers congratulating her on the transition. Sky News also confirmed Cathy’s new role, emphasizing her leadership in their daily politics program and the promise of compelling investigative work and documentaries.
In a video accompanying the announcement, Cathy expressed her eagerness to embark on this new journey at Sky News, emphasizing her passion for political drama and investigative storytelling. David Rhodes, Executive Chairman of Sky News, praised Cathy’s track record of breaking significant stories and her trusted style, affirming her fit within the team’s future plans.
Cathy’s tenure at Channel 4, where she started as a political correspondent and deputy political editor, was marked by her coverage of noteworthy political events and investigations. Notably, her interviews and reports on various issues, including a high-profile investigation on sexual harassment within Westminster, have been widely recognized.
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