TV news legend quits after nearly 50 years with BBC

Former Great British Bake Off champ and Strictly Come Dancing star, John Whaite, has declared that his "TV career is over" after Channel 4's show, Steph's Packed Lunch, was cancelled last week. The 34 year old revealed on Instagram stories that he had been planning to step back from TV anyway, saying: "This is the truth, I was gonna leave TV this year anyway." John, who was a regular face on Steph's Packed Lunch, cooking meals for guests and stepping in as a presenter when needed, admitted he was "completely fine" with the show being axed. He added: "I've had a great run, loved it, and I'll do the odd bit here and there but I need to focus my attention on business and my creativity, so that's where I am." He also added: "That's why I've been off Packed Lunch for a couple of weeks just to get my head in gear and I had just about come to the conclusion that I think my career in television is now done." John urged his fans to think about the hardworking team behind the scenes of the show.

Dancing On Ice professional Matt Evers has announced he will not return for the new series. In a statement, the 47 year old wrote: “I have some news to share. I knew this day would come at some point but I won’t be returning to Dancing On Ice this series… After 15 series of the show it was sadly time to hang up the skates for now.

Emmerdale legend Samantha Giles, who is famed for her role as Bernice Blackstock on the ITV soap, has confirmed she is departing the programme after 25 years although has kept the details of her exit quiet from viewers.

Emmerdale favourite Samantha Giles has announced she will be leaving the ITV soap later this year. The actress, who plays Bernice Blackstock, made her first appearance in Emmerdale over 25 years ago, but has confirmed she's now departing the soap for good.

Emmerdale star Samantha Giles has officially been able to confirm she is leaving the show after 25 years. It has been rumoured for a while that the actress, known for playing Bernice Blackstock in the ITV soap, will be saying farewell to the fictional Yorkshire village this year.

Kirsty Wark, the longest-serving presenter of Newsnight, is set to leave the show after 30 years.The BBC announced that she will step down as a lead presenter after the next general election.The corporation said the 68 year old will continue to present other BBC shows including The Reunion, Start The Week on Radio 4, and various documentaries. Kirsty shared her feelings about leaving, saying: "Today I am celebrating 30 years presenting Newsnight.

Kirsty Wark will step down as a lead presenter of Newsnight after the next election after 30 years at the helm of the BBC's flagship nightly current affairs show, as she spoke of the "enormous privilege" in being involved with the programme.

Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, who plays Zara Carmichael on the BBC show Doctors, has shared her shock at the show's cancellation after 23 years. Speaking to Good Morning Britain, she revealed the cast of the show are "reeling and devastated" in the wake of the news. She told Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard on Thursday morning: "We are reeling, we are devastated.

D.O., a member of K-pop boyband EXO, has left his long-time label SM Entertainment after 11 years.SM Entertainment confirmed that EXO member D.O. would be leaving the K-pop agency after the expiration of his currently contract in early-November.

Doctors fans have started a petition to save the iconic BBC lunchtime soap from getting axed, after it was announced that it will be wrapped up next year. Doctors has been on the air for an incredible 23 years, and fans were devastated to learn on Wednesday, 18 October, that the Corporation has decided to let it go due to a number of cost reasons.

Sophia Bush‘s ex husband Grant Hughes is reacting to the news that she might be in a new romance.

The BBC has confirmed the end of Doctors after 23 years. The broadcaster shared the news of the 'very difficult decision' on Wednesday (October 18) and said the soap will come to an end next year.

Naman Ramachandran There is no cure for “Doctors,” the long-running soap that has been canceled by the BBC after 23 years for financial reasons. Created by Chris Murray, “Doctors” debuted in 2000 and followed the lives of the staff of a National Health Service doctor’s surgery and and a university campus surgery and the lives of their families and friends in the fictional town of Letherbridge in the U.K.’s West Midlands. It has featured the likes of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Eddie Redmayne, Sheridan Smith and Nicholas Hoult.

Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison has revealed she is quitting the BBC show after 13 years. The 45 year old TV star broke the news in her last ever column for Countryfile magazine.

Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison has left the show after 13 years in her role.

A woman has shared her little-known trick to keep your home warm after claiming to have lived without heating for four years while saving thousands of pounds.

Bethesda Softworks, announced his retirement today (October 16).Hines was hired in 1999 and originally he was in charge of writing manuals for Bethesda’s roster of titles, before becoming more and more instrumental to the marketing and public relations for launches.“After 24 years, I have decided my time at Bethesda Softworks has come to an end. I am retiring and will begin an exciting new chapter of my life exploring interests and passions, donating my time where I can, and taking more time to enjoy life,” he said in a statement to X (fka Twitter).“This was not a decision I came to easily or quickly, but after an amazing career, culminating in the incredible launch of Starfield, it feels like the time is right,” he continued.He added that he will still be an active part of the global Bethesda fanbase, who he described as an “incredible community”.Concluding, he said that he is intensely proud of those he worked with during his two decades at Bethesda Softworks, and that he will be waiting for whatever is next for the developer with “genuine excitement”.Bethesda Softworks addressed Hines’ retirement in its own message: “Pete’s public presence was only a small part of his role at Bethesda, although the way he represented us carried over into the values he nurtured here: authenticity, integrity and passion.“His contributions have been integral in building Bethesda and its family of studios into the world-class organization that it is today.

EXCLUSIVE: Newsnight editor Stewart Maclean has unexpectedly quit as the BBC considers making dramatic cuts to its flagship current affairs show.

Holly Willoughby made her This Morning debut in 2009 alongside co-host Phillip Schofield, when she took over Fern Britton's role.The 42 year old TV presenter appeared nervous as she fronted This Morning for the very first time at 28 years old in a resurfaced clip. Holly can be seen holding onto Phillip's arm as they open the show together, which Holly previously revealed was "one of the scariest things" she'd had to do during her TV career.

Holly Willoughby, 42, had taken the reins as This Morning 's lead presenter following Phillip Schofield 's exit earlier this year. However, following an alleged kidnap plot, the host decided it was time to leave the show "for me and my family". Now, bookies believe her beloved co-star Alison Hammond will replace her as the main presenter.