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Sky News legend reveals his last day is TODAY after 11 years – following decision to quit channel
The Sun previously revealed the bizarre reason behind the anchor's decision to leave the channel
A SKY News legend has revealed he's quit the station after 11 years - and his last day is today.
Ian King has took to social media to reveal to fans he has officially left the 24-hour channel.
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The seasoned broadcaster posted: "After 11 years and more than 2,000 editions of Ian King Live (now @SkyBusinessLive), today is my last day with @SkyNews.
"Many thanks to colleagues past & present, to my thousands of guests and, above all, to all of our viewers worldwide."
Replying to Ian, one fan said: "Well done Ian and thank you for having me on as a guest a couple of times. I think its a real shame that you are movng on."
A second wrote: "End of an era. Thank you for keeping us so well informed on Business."
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"I don’t watch it now you are gone," said a third.
While a fourth commented: "Sadly missed, loved your interviewing style. Best of luck for the future."
I want to thank Ian for his commitment to Sky News; we’ll make sure to organise a deserved send-off
David Rhodes
Ian's decision to leave Sky News was revealed last year, as David Rhodes, Sky News' Group Executive Chairman paid tribute to him.
In a letter to colleagues, he said: "Ian has been with Sky for ten years, enriching our news report with his knowledge of finance and his network in the City of London.
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"We're delighted that he will continue to be a resource on our digital estate at this time.
"I met this morning with the Business team to discuss our continued commitment to "Business Live", hosted in recent months principally by Paul Kelso and Darren McCaffrey from our main newsroom.
"We're increasing our investment in this area, for instance in the hit Money Blog-- a consistent audience favourite.
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"I want to thank Ian for his commitment to Sky News; we’ll make sure to organise a deserved send-off next year."
The Sun previously revealed Ian's departure comes after he was left furious over a decision by bosses to relocate the Sky Business studio.
Until September last year, it had been located at Fleet Place in Central London, before operations moved to Sky's main campus in Osterley, West London.
It's understood both Ian and other colleagues had told bosses guests would be less likely to travel further afield during the day for in-person interviews on big, agenda-setting stories.
Ian, who joined Sky News in 2011 to take over its flagship business programme from Jeff Randall, was previously Business Editor of The Sun.
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