A Sky News presenter has quit after seven years on screens and has issued a statement about the ‘tough decision’ to devastated fans. 

Broadcaster Sally Lockwood first joined the channel in 2017 but has decided to step down from her role. 

She announced her career move on social media and revealed that she would be ‘relocating to the Middle East’.

In a post on Instagram, Sally wrote: ‘Some personal news. It’s been a very tough decision after 7 very happy years. 

‘I’ll be relocating to the Middle East with my family and launching a new venture in journalism, in partnership with political powerhouse

‘You’ll still see me on TV, but our new show will be online. Details to follow!

Sky News presenter Sally Lockwood, pictured, has quit after seven years on screens and issued a statement about the ‘tough decision’ to devastated fans

Broadcaster Sally Lockwood first joined the channel in 2017 but has decided to step down from her role

She announced her career move on social media and revealed she would be ‘relocating to the Middle East’

‘Thank you to the talented team at Sky for everything they’ve taught me and for all the unforgettable memories. 

‘It’s such a lucky job being trusted to tell people’s stories and to witness history firsthand. To do it with people you call friends, is an utter privilege.

‘Stay in touch and click on the link in my bio to subscribe to our new show – coming soon!’

Devastated fans rushed to the comments to wish her well and one penned: ‘Sad to see you go but excited to see your next chapter! Congrats Sally!’;

‘@sallyskynews you’ll be sorely missed. Good luck in your new job.’;

‘Congratulations Sally! Best of luck with the new venture! Xx’;

‘Good luck Sally, we will miss you, but excited for your new venture overseas! Xx’ 

Sally originally began her career at Sky News as a US correspondent and reported key moments in the country’s recent history, including the 2019 presidential election and the Covid-19 pandemic.

She then became a news correspondent in the UK, is fluent in French and Italian and even flew to Italy before the country went into lockdown in 2020, where she reported on the pandemic for seven weeks.

The reporter previously worked for ITN and spent six months working for the military news provider Forces News in Afghanistan.

Back in 2023, Sally announced she was pregnant and praised her colleagues for helping her hide her bump on air.

Sally originally began her career at Sky News as a US correspondent and reported key moments in the country’s recent history including the 2019 presidential election and the Covid-19 pandemic

Back in 2023, Sally announced she was pregnant and praised her colleagues for helping her hide her bump on air

She shared the news in a post on X, saying that she had been disguising ‘a large belly, leggings and nausea on air’.

The reporter thanked her team for looking after her and for helping keep her baby bump a secret from the public as she continued to appear on TV.

It comes after Sky News broadcaster Kay Burley announced she was retiring from the channel after 36 years.

The 64-year-old, who covered the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, the September 11 attacks and the Boxing Day tsunami, made the shock announcement this morning after closing out what turned out to be her final Sky News Breakfast today.

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.