Sky News star announces career break after sweet baby reveal
A well-known Sky News correspondent took to social media to reveal they will be taking a break from their on-air role after welcoming a baby to the family
A leading Sky News correspondent has revealed they will be taking a step back from their on-air commitments after confirming they have become a parent. The Scotland correspondent for the news organisation took to social media to make the announcement.
Connor Gillies posted a sweet snap of his latest family member on Twitter /X as he revealed he has become a dad again. The black-and-white image saw him holding the tot, who was wearing a white baby grow, as it clenched to his finger.
Connor cut the child's face from the image and didn't disclose any further details, leaving fans guessing if he had welcomed a baby girl or boy to the world.
Despite limiting the information surrounding the youngster, Connor did confirm he would be standing down from his Sky role for now to take on parenting duties. He simply wrote: "Back @SkyNews in a while," alongside a love heart emoji.
His post was met with congratulatory messages from followers and fellow colleagues. Among them was Donald MacLeod, who wrote: "Hey congratulations Connor, mum, family and of course baby."
BBC's technology reporter, Graham Fraser, echoed the sentiment as he wrote: "Congratulations to you and all the family!" And STV news reporter Lynne Rankin added: "The best kind of news Connor! Congratulations! Hope you are all doing well."
Connor has become well known on the news programme and has been in front of the camera for a number of memorable moments. One included his coverage of Euro 2024.
At the time, the reporter was in a Scottish pub as fans took in the football tournament. However, despite the anticipation, Connor was forced to apologise live on air after a child swore on camera.
The youngster dropped the F-bomb in the shocking broadcast as fans prepared for the Tartan Army's opening fixture against tournament hosts Germany.
In the interview, an adult with the youngster revealed the child had "never seen" such a high-profile game for the country before in his life. Explaining how the "wee boy" wasn't born last time they were in such a fixture, the youngster asked if he could say something.
As Connor pointed the microphone down to him, the eight-year-old child exclaimed: "F*** you Germany," much to the astonishment of Connor and viewers at home. Meanwhile the shocked man he was with laughed off the incident and ruffled the boy's hair.
Connor had to quickly issue an apology on the youngster's behalf, telling the camera: "Oh dear, apologies for that language," before turning his attention to another fan.
Finding the funny side online, one X user wrote at the time: "This is the ONLY kind of nationalism I will accept! COME ON SCOTLAND!!" Another added: "Watching sky news, 8 year old live in Scotland being interviewed goes on to say 'f**k you Germany," alongside four crying with laughter emoji faces.
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