MX23RW : Tuesday, May 28 06:01:38| >> :600:2570868:2570868:

Vanessa Feltz quits TalkTV ahead of channel's linear axe

Vanessa Feltz quits TalkTV ahead of channel's linear axe
© Reuters
Vanessa Feltz quits TalkTV after two years as the station prepares to go online-only.

Vanessa Feltz has quit TalkTV after almost two years as the channel prepares to go online-only.

The veteran radio broadcaster joined the station in September 2022 as host of the new Drivetime show on talkRADIO, which also goes out in vision on TalkTV.

The Rupert Murdoch-owned channel is ending its linear TV stream next Tuesday (April 30), however, and as part of the change Feltz has decided to bow out.

"I've had the most fabulous two years at TalkTV. It's been a joy and a revelation to work on a fledgling station," she said in a statement.

"Among many experiences, it was my honour to break the news of the passing of Her Majesty, the Queen to viewers and broadcast live throughout that momentous time.

"As TalkTV steps back from linear TV, it's time for me to also step back and focus on my other commitments and new projects ahead."

Scott Taunton, evp of broadcast for News UK, added: "Vanessa is a unique broadcaster and has made a unique contribution to TalkTV over the last two years. She steps back with our thanks and best wishes."

Jeremy Kyle will replace Feltz on Drivetime from Monday, with Mike Graham moving to Breakfast on Talk, which will continue to broadcast in vision on YouTube.

ID:542107:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect1691:

Follow us on X/Twitter and like us on Facebook for the latest entertainment news alerts.

Media Mole Low-Price Offer: Get Sky Entertainment, Sky Stream & Netflix for just £19 a month + £0 upfront fee for 18 months!
Prices may change during this period. Ends 23rd May 2024


Click here for more stories about Vanessa Feltz

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
TalkTV logo - hi-res
Read Next:
TalkTV to close as linear channel in early summer
>
rhs 2.0
New TV Picks header

Saturday, May 25


Parkinson: BBC Four, 10.40pm
The chat show legend (dead) chats to Kenneth Williams (dead), John Betjeman (dead) and Maggie Smith (alive!)

Doctor Who: iPlayer, from 12am and BBC One, 6.50pm
Ruby and The Doc land in rainy Wales, where the locals are in fear of some ancient legends coming to life

Gladys Knight-Night: BBC Two, from 9.25pm
Three hours of programming dedicated to the Empress of Soul

The 1970s: Those Were the Days: Channel 5, 8.30pm
A look back at what life was like living in the '70s, including the big news items, the fads, the fashion, the music and the must-have items of the day