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Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Kay Burley's Sky News replacement finally revealed
Kay Burley's Sky News replacements have been announced after she left the breakfast show in February. The British broadcaster, 64, sent shockwaves through the nation when she announced her retirement from the channel after 36 years. Speculation has been rife following her exit, and it has now been confirmed that Sophy Ridge and Wilfred Frost have been appointed as the new Sky News breakfast presenters. They will join the show later this Autumn, with an exact date to be announced, as well as a new show name and studio. Ridge, 40, is best known for hosting Politics Hub for the last two years as well as Sophy Ridge on Sunday. During the last UK election, she was the lead presenter during Sky's coverage and was named RTS Presenter of the Year at the RTS Television Journalism Awards earlier this year. Frost, 40, the son of broadcaster Sir David Frost, has filled in for Burley since her departure in February. He has worked for the likes of CNBC and NBC, and earlier this year, he helmed the critically acclaimed documentary series David Frost Vs. Taking to X to share the news, Frost said he was 'insanely pumped' to be stepping in to present the breakfast show. 'I'm insanely pumped about the all-new breakfast show coming soon. Loads of exciting aspects – but top of the list is partnering with Sophy Ridge. 'I know we'll bring the best out of each other and together bring you the very best of Sky News in a fresh, warm and inviting way.' Ridge added: ''Soooo I'm about to find out how many coffees one woman can consume before 7am. Me & Wilfred Frost will be shaking up Sky's breakfast show from later this year, and I can't wait to work together. 'Presenting Breakfast is a massive honour for me and a real pinch yourself moment [heart emoji].' Burley was part of the team that launched Sky News in 1989 under the direction of Rupert Murdoch, and she went on to win the channel a Bafta for her coverage of 9/11. On her final day, she shared some fond memories from her career as well as one particularly 'awkward' moment on air. 'Hard to say farewell, not goodbye, to some fabulous colleagues – and then there was the awkward moment with the cake…' Kay said, referencing the moment she cut into a cake decorated with a picture of the original Sky News team in the accompanying footage. Slicing into the rectangular cake, Kay realised that she was about to 'cut Rupert's head off,' as she and her colleagues collapsed into laughter, and Kay made a detour with the knife. Bowing out of her final ever Sky News Breakfast programme, 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. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video '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. More Trending 'But 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. '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! '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.' View More » Metro has reached out to representatives for Kay Burley for comment Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Murder framed as suicide: How a killer's lies were exposed MORE: Sky's Dermot Murnaghan 'mistakenly thought he was being tested for prostate cancer' before stage 4 diagnosis
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kay Burley's Sky News replacement finally revealed in massive shakeup
Kay Burley stepped down from Sky News in February after 36 years on air and now her replacement has finally been revealed Kay Burley's Sky News replacements have been revealed. The broadcaster, 64, was at the helm of the news network for 36 years, during which time she reported on major events such as the September 11 attacks and the death of Princess Diana. In February, she announced her decision to step down live on air and now, six months later, it was revealed that Sophy Ridge and Wilfred Frost will be taking her place. On Friday, Wilfred announced on X: "I'm insanely pumped about the all-new breakfast show coming soon. Loads of exciting aspects – but top of the list is partnering with Sophy Ridge. I know we'll bring the best out of each other and together bring you the very best of Sky News in a fresh, warm and inviting way.' It didn't take long before his co-star took to the social media platform to share her own announcement online." In response, Sophy wrote: "Soooo I'm about to find out how many coffees one woman can consume before 7am. Me & Wilfred Frost will be shaking up Sky's breakfast show from later this year and I can't wait to work together. Presenting Breakfast is a massive honour for me and a real pinch yourself moment [heart emoji]."
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Minister does not rule out 'supermax' jails for most dangerous offenders following alleged Rudakubana attack on prison officer
"Supermax" jails could be built to house the most dangerous offenders following a spate of alleged attacks on staff, the prisons minister has said. James Timpson told the Politics Hub with Sophy Ridge that "we shouldn't rule anything out" when asked if the most dangerous criminals should be placed in top security prisons. It comes after Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana allegedly at an officer at HMP Belmarsh on Thursday. Police are now that, three prison officers were also allegedly attacked by 28-year-old Hashem Abedi - the brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi - with hot cooking oil and "improvised knives", potentially made from a baking tray. Speaking from HMP Preston for a special programme of the Politics Hub, Mr Timpson told Sophy Ridge: "We inherited a complete mess in the prison system. "Violence is up, assaults on staff is up. But for me, we shouldn't rule anything out." He added: "What we need to do is to speak to our staff. They're the experts at dealing with these offenders day in, day out. " Mr Timpson - who was the chief executive of Timpson Group before he was appointed prisons minister last year - said the violence in prisons was "too high". He continued: "The number of people when you have prisons are so full, and the people in there are not going to education or into purposeful activity. "You get more violence and that is totally unacceptable. Our staff turn up to work to help turn people. "They want to turn people's lives around. They didn't turn up to work to get assaulted. It's totally unacceptable." Read more: Reflecting on the crisis facing the UK prison system ahead of the Mr Timpson said a major problem was the high rate of reoffending, saying "80% of offending is reoffending". He said people were leaving places like HMP Preston "addicted to drugs, nowhere to live, mental health problems - and that's why they keep coming back". Asked whether every prison had a drugs issue, he replied: "100%." "If we want to keep the public safe, we need to do a lot more of the work in here and in the community. But also we need to build more prisons." Put to him that making more use of community sentences - thought to be one of the recommendations in the government's sentencing review - might be considered a "cushy option" compared to a custodial sentence, Mr Timpson said: "There are some people in this prison tonight who would prefer to be in prison than do a community sentence - but that's not everybody. "Community sentences need to be tough punishments outside of prison, not just to help them address their offending behaviour, but also the victims need to see punishments being done too and for me, technology has a big part to play in the future."
Sky News
12-05-2025
- Sky News
Politics latest: 'Supermax' jails not ruled out to tackle violence in prisons
'We release them and they come back': Officers acting as 'agony aunts' for inmates Prison officers act as "agony aunts" for inmates, with young offenders being returned to the same prison time and time again. That's according to Sophie Lynch, who has worked at HMP Preston for seven-and-a-half years. She tells Politics Hub With Sophy Ridge she has become "used to seeing some faces" as prisoners become trapped in a cycle of serving short sentences, being released, only to be convicted again going back to jail. She says: "The prisoners that we're releasing, they're coming back in weeks later, and we're having to start all over again to try to get things in place for them when they do get out." 'They've not got their wits about them' Sophie works in a department that aims to manage those at risk of self-harm or suicide, making her work less about "locking doors" and more about caring for inmates. She compares her work to that of an agony aunt. "I think there's a general misunderstanding of what a prison officer does," she adds. She also says that "nine out of 10" prisoners she sees are men aged 25 or younger, who have spent time in care. "They are kids", she says. "They're coming in at 18, [it's their] first time in custody, not really got their wits about them, and you'll see how they get almost ingratiated in those groups. "And then they come back, and then they're 19, then they're 20, and then they're 21. "And each time they're getting different, sometimes longer sentences." 'Overstretched and under-resourced' She also believes sometimes prison is "not a suitable environment" for these young men, as many have had "adverse childhood experiences or enduring mental illness". Pushed on what those behaviours are, Sophie says this can mean self-harm or violence. Sophie also tells us that some prisoners at HMP Preston are waiting for a bed at a secure unit or hospital, and were not supposed to be in a conventional prison at all. She believes "something needs to be done" and says her years of experience shows prisons are "overstretched, under-resourced, and people are constantly just coming back into custody".
Sky News
12-05-2025
- Sky News
Politics latest: 'Super-max' jails not ruled out to tackle violence in prisons
'We release them and they come back': Officers acting as 'agony aunts' for inmates Prison officers act as "agony aunts" for inmates, with young offenders being returned to the same prison time and time again. That's according to Sophie Lynch, who has worked at HMP Preston for seven-and-a-half years. She tells Politics Hub With Sophy Ridge she has become "used to seeing some faces" as prisoners become trapped in a cycle of serving short sentences, being released, only to be convicted again going back to jail. She says: "The prisoners that we're releasing, they're coming back in weeks later, and we're having to start all over again to try to get things in place for them when they do get out." 'They've not got their wits about them' Sophie works in a department that aims to manage those at risk of self-harm or suicide, making her work less about "locking doors" and more about caring for inmates. She compares her work to that of an agony aunt. "I think there's a general misunderstanding of what a prison officer does," she adds. She also says that "nine out of 10" prisoners she sees are men aged 25 or younger, who have spent time in care. "They are kids", she says. "They're coming in at 18, [it's their] first time in custody, not really got their wits about them, and you'll see how they get almost ingratiated in those groups. "And then they come back, and then they're 19, then they're 20, and then they're 21. "And each time they're getting different, sometimes longer sentences." 'Overstretched and under-resourced' She also believes sometimes prison is "not a suitable environment" for these young men, as many have had "adverse childhood experiences or enduring mental illness". Pushed on what those behaviours are, Sophie says this can mean self-harm or violence. Sophie also tells us that some prisoners at HMP Preston are waiting for a bed at a secure unit or hospital, and were not supposed to be in a conventional prison at all. She believes "something needs to be done" and says her years of experience shows prisons are "overstretched, under-resourced, and people are constantly just coming back into custody".
