Sky News legend reveals his last day is TODAY after 11 years – following decision to quit channel
A SKY News legend has revealed he's quit the station after 11 years - and his last day is today.
Ian King has took to social media to reveal to fans he has officially left the 24-hour channel.
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Ian King has officially left Sky News
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The seasoned broadcaster posted: "After 11 years and more than 2,000 editions of Ian King Live (now @SkyBusinessLive), today is my last day with @SkyNews.
"Many thanks to colleagues past & present, to my thousands of guests and, above all, to all of our viewers worldwide."
Replying to Ian, one fan said: "Well done Ian and thank you for having me on as a guest a couple of times. I think its a real shame that you are movng on."
A second wrote: "End of an era. Thank you for keeping us so well informed on Business."
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In a letter to colleagues, he said: "Ian has been with Sky for ten years, enriching our news report with his knowledge of finance and his network in the City of London.
"We're delighted that he will continue to be a resource on our digital estate at this time.
"I met this morning with the Business team to discuss our continued commitment to "Business Live", hosted in recent months principally by Paul Kelso and Darren McCaffrey from our main newsroom.
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"We're increasing our investment in this area, for instance in the hit Money Blog-- a consistent audience favourite.
"I want to thank Ian for his commitment to Sky News; we'll make sure to organise a deserved send-off next year."
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