The ITV News presenter has been inundated with support from her colleagues and fans after revealing she is leaving her show after four years and joining Channel 4
A well-known ITV News star has announced they are leaving the broadcaster.
Earlier this week, ITV newsreader Paul Brand sparked concerns when viewers spotted something wrong with his eye. Luckily, all was well with the presenter, who has worked on Good Morning Britain.
But his ITV News colleague Anushka Asthana has announced she is leaving the channel after four years. The presenter has co-hosted ITV’s Wednesday evening politics programme Peston, with journalist Robert Peston, since 2018.
She was made ITV News Deputy Political Editor in 2021. However, she’s revealed she is moving across the pond to Washington DC as she’s been appointed US Editor of Channel 4 News.
Anushka said: “I am thrilled to be appointed US Editor of Channel 4 News, and join such an exceptional team at a pivotal moment for US and global politics. It’s a newsroom known and loved the world over, renowned for its distinctive, agenda-setting journalism, on some of the biggest stories of our time.
“Public service journalism has never been more vital, and I look forward to contributing to the ongoing success of Channel 4 News in bringing world-class reporting to a global audience.”
She also took to X, formerly Twitter, to share the news with her followers. Alongside Channel 4’s statement, she wrote: “Some personal news!”.
Her fellow journalists and viewers rushed to congratulate her on her career move, with Sky’s Ed Conway writing: “Congrats Anushka!”. A fan said: “Many congratulations! Peston will never be the same without your superb contributions.”
Esme Wren, Editor of Channel 4 News said: “Anushka is truly one of the UK’s brightest political talents, performing at the top of her game to deliver agenda-setting coverage on some of the biggest stories of the day.
We are delighted she’ll be joining us at this vital moment for American and international politics, with her craft, expertise and journalistic enterprise. Her commitment to bringing new audiences to trusted, public service news reflects the spirit of Channel 4 News, and I know she’ll take us forward in engaging global audiences in our operations from the US.
“I want to thank Siobhan for her truly outstanding commitment to this brief over the past six years, with her signature tenacity that I know she’ll inject back here in the UK.” Anushka is replacing Siobhan Kennedy, who had the role for six years.
Channel 4 added: “As Channel 4 News’ US Editor, Anushka will deliver the network’s acclaimed coverage from Washington DC. She will lead the brand’s US political programming across all platforms and continue its proud record of outstanding international news and current affairs output.
“Anushka brings with her a significant record of investigative excellence, reputation for forensic insight and analysis, and eye-catching accountability with some of the most prominent political figures.”
Anushka will join Channel 4 News in the summer. She previously presented BBC Radio 4’s Week in Westminster show, and in 2018 became the host of The Guardian’s podcast, Today in Focus.
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