Louise Minchin is leaving BBC One morning programme after 20 years on the infamous red sofa.
Louise first presented with the BBC One morning programme in 2001. However, she didn’t become the lead presenter until 2012. This was following the studio’s move to Salford, Manchester.
Making her announcement on BBC One this morning, she said she “was looking forward to not setting an alarm for 03.40 every morning”. She did not give a specific date of when she was going to move, but that “it would be some time after the summer”.
Becoming choked up, Louise said she will take “lots of happy memories away”. Memories of “incredible guests and fun times” whilst telling different people stories.
When co presenter Dan Walker asked what she would do next, Louise kept it casual. She reminded views that her “passion is endurance sport”. She is going to continue fulfilling this passion with lots of exciting adventures planned. She is currently writing a book about sport, along with her Podcast exploring the mental and physical benefits of exercise.
Louise says she is most looking forward to “lots and lots of lie ins”.
Co presenter and friend Dan Walker describes the split as a “break up” but who will ne his next business relationship?
Many names are in the rumour mill, including Sally Nugent who currently freelances for the show. She is the shows main relief presenter and also presents the shows sports segments.
Louise Minchin – decades in the spotlight to end
Louise Minchin has been with the BBC one programme for 12 years as lead presenter, but she has been in the public eye much longer.
We first heard of Louise Minchin in 1998, when she began presenting Drive and Breakfast radio programmes for BBC 5 live. Five years later, she began as a relief presenter for BBC one programme. In 2012, she replaced Sian Williams when the studio moved to Salford.
During her incredible career; Louise has covered the Covid 19 pandemic, Brexit, three general elections and the death of Prince Phillip. She began presenting Missing Live with Rav Wilding in 2008, she became sole presenter until the eight series show ended in 2011. She has also worked for BBC World Service, the Today programme and a variety of local tv programmes.
BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani says he will miss her “brilliant journalism, good humour and boundless energy.” Millions of viewers have woken with Louise regularly, she will “always be a friend to the team”.
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