Kay Burley surprised Sky News viewers this month when she announced on air that she would be retiring at the end of the bulletin after 36 years.

And it seems the TV presenter, 64, is already fully enjoying her retirement. 

It appears that one of her retirement goals is to spend more time with her beauticians – all four of them.

Taking to Instagram, Kay shared a snap from an afternoon of pampering as she had her fingernails and toenails done simultaneously by the team of beauticians at a salon in Knightsbridge, central London.

She captioned the post: ‘Always so fabulous.’

When the star announced her sudden retirement, Burley, who reportedly earned £600,000 a year at Sky News, declared: ‘It’s time for me to indulge in some of my other pᴀssions.’

Kay Burley relaxed into retirement as she was fussed over by four beauticians during an afternoon pamper session on Tuesday

The TV presenter surprised Sky News viewers this month when she announced on air that she would be retiring at the end of the bulletin after 36 years 

Kay, who covered the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, the September 11 attacks and the Boxing Day tsunami, made the shock announcement earlier this month.

She made the announcement at the end of the programme with no notice – looking back on a remarkable career at the forefront of news, having been part of the team that launched Sky News in 1989.

Staff were made aware of her plans immediately after she made the announcement on air – after Sky bosses decided it was only appropriate that the trailblazing female broadcaster got to break the story herself. 

The presenter said shortly before 10am:  ‘Just before we end today’s programme, a couple of moments to reflect on the past 36 years here at Sky News – our birthday today.

‘It’s been an honour and a privilege to work with some of the best and hardest-working teams in the business.

‘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,’ she said with a knowing smile.

She continued: ‘But after over a million minutes of live TV news – more than anyone else in the world – its time for me to indulge in some of my other pᴀssions – including my love for travel.

When the star announced her sudden retirement, Burley, who reportedly earned £600,000 a year at Sky News, declared: ‘It’s time for me to indulge in some of my other pᴀssions’

Sarah-Jane Mee has emerged as the joint favourite to replace Kay and is rated at 2/1 to take over 

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‘So, after covering 12 separate general elections – including Sir Keir Starmer’s victory last year – I am retiring from Sky News.’

She joked: ‘Let politicians of every party just rejoice at that news.’

Wrapping up the shock announcement, Kay added: ‘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.

‘I will post more on my social media and hope to see you around. Please keep in touch.’ 

As she finished speaking, she was applauded by members of the Sky News team, some of whom filmed her closing remarks from the side of the stage. 

Sarah-Jane Mee has emerged as the joint favourite to replace Kay and is rated at 2/1 to take over.

The presenter, 46, – who hosts The UK Tonight show on Sky News on weeknights at 8pm – is said to be the joint-likeliest broadcaster to take over.

She is tied at 2/1 with the late Sir David Frost’s son Wilfred Frost, 39, who already presents for the channel and has also been tipped to host Breakfast going forward.