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| Tom Bradby to become main presenter of ITV's News at Ten | Tom Bradby to become main presenter of ITV's News at Ten |
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| ITV News has reshuffled its presenters with Tom Bradby stepping down as political editor to become the main presenter of News at Ten. | ITV News has reshuffled its presenters with Tom Bradby stepping down as political editor to become the main presenter of News at Ten. |
| The bulletin is returning to its 1990s format with a single anchor, which for most of the year will be Bradby. | The bulletin is returning to its 1990s format with a single anchor, which for most of the year will be Bradby. |
| The rest of the time it will be fronted by current co-anchor Julie Etchingham and, occasionally, international affairs editor Rageh Omaar, who currently presents some weekend bulletins. | |
| It means that after eight years at the helm of the flagship bulletin, Mark Austin will move to co-anchor the early evening news with Mary Nightingale. | It means that after eight years at the helm of the flagship bulletin, Mark Austin will move to co-anchor the early evening news with Mary Nightingale. |
| Austin has fronted the 6.30pm bulletin before, when Sir Trevor McDonald returned to News at Ten for its relaunch in 2008. | Austin has fronted the 6.30pm bulletin before, when Sir Trevor McDonald returned to News at Ten for its relaunch in 2008. |
| Some within ITN have expressed their surprise at the move given that Austin has twice won the Royal Television Society presenter of the year award. Although the 6.30pm gets substantially more viewers than News at Ten it is still viewed as a prestigious position and earlier this year it won the RTS Daily News Programme of the Year. | Some within ITN have expressed their surprise at the move given that Austin has twice won the Royal Television Society presenter of the year award. Although the 6.30pm gets substantially more viewers than News at Ten it is still viewed as a prestigious position and earlier this year it won the RTS Daily News Programme of the Year. |
| However ITV is understood to be keen to make Bradby one of the key faces of its channel. He has established the well-regarded political show The Agenda and also wrote drama The Great Fire, which drew almost 5 million viewers to ITV. | However ITV is understood to be keen to make Bradby one of the key faces of its channel. He has established the well-regarded political show The Agenda and also wrote drama The Great Fire, which drew almost 5 million viewers to ITV. |
| Related: Tom Bradby tipped to front News at Ten in ITV shakeup | Related: Tom Bradby tipped to front News at Ten in ITV shakeup |
| He is close to the royal family, having been royal correspondent and hit the headlines globally with his exclusive interview with Prince William and Kate Middleton on their engagement. He has also been Ireland correspondent, Asia correspondent and UK editor. | He is close to the royal family, having been royal correspondent and hit the headlines globally with his exclusive interview with Prince William and Kate Middleton on their engagement. He has also been Ireland correspondent, Asia correspondent and UK editor. |
| Bradby said: “News at Ten is one of the best known and loved news brands in the country and I have hugely enjoyed working for it in 25 years on the road with ITV News. The chance to help lead it into a new era is a unique and incredibly exciting challenge – and, given the programme’s heritage, a great honour, too.” | Bradby said: “News at Ten is one of the best known and loved news brands in the country and I have hugely enjoyed working for it in 25 years on the road with ITV News. The chance to help lead it into a new era is a unique and incredibly exciting challenge – and, given the programme’s heritage, a great honour, too.” |
| As part of the changes, Etchingham – who was acclaimed for her part in the ITV general election debate – will also front more of ITV’s current affairs shows Exposure and continue to present Tonight. | As part of the changes, Etchingham – who was acclaimed for her part in the ITV general election debate – will also front more of ITV’s current affairs shows Exposure and continue to present Tonight. |
| ITV stalwart Alastair Stewart, who fronted ITV’s general election night coverage until Bradby took over this year, will regularly anchor both the ITV News at 1.30 and 6.30pm. | ITV stalwart Alastair Stewart, who fronted ITV’s general election night coverage until Bradby took over this year, will regularly anchor both the ITV News at 1.30 and 6.30pm. |
| Austin commented: “After eight really enjoyable years on News at Ten I leave the show in great shape, as current RTS Daily News Programme of Year, and in good hands. I look forward to joining the evening news programme. It’s an exciting challenge and also means a bit more sleep.” | Austin commented: “After eight really enjoyable years on News at Ten I leave the show in great shape, as current RTS Daily News Programme of Year, and in good hands. I look forward to joining the evening news programme. It’s an exciting challenge and also means a bit more sleep.” |
| Etchingham said: “Following an exciting few months covering every twist and turn of Election 2015, I’m delighted to continue presenting and reporting for ITV News at Ten in this fascinating new political landscape we find ourselves in. From covering the biggest stories affecting our viewers to exclusive investigative journalism, I’m looking forward to dedicating more time to ITV’s award-winning current affairs programming, across special national events, Tonight and Exposure.” | Etchingham said: “Following an exciting few months covering every twist and turn of Election 2015, I’m delighted to continue presenting and reporting for ITV News at Ten in this fascinating new political landscape we find ourselves in. From covering the biggest stories affecting our viewers to exclusive investigative journalism, I’m looking forward to dedicating more time to ITV’s award-winning current affairs programming, across special national events, Tonight and Exposure.” |
| The changes are due to take place in the autumn. | The changes are due to take place in the autumn. |
| ITV director of news and current affairs Michael Jermey said: “ITV News is fortunate to have an exceptionally talented line-up of experienced and knowledgeable newscasters. They bring vast reporting and presenting experience to our programmes and their journalism enhances all our news output. I’m delighted Tom is joining our very strong and well established presenting line-up. His expert knowledge of British politics and international affairs will be very valuable as we develop News at Ten.” | ITV director of news and current affairs Michael Jermey said: “ITV News is fortunate to have an exceptionally talented line-up of experienced and knowledgeable newscasters. They bring vast reporting and presenting experience to our programmes and their journalism enhances all our news output. I’m delighted Tom is joining our very strong and well established presenting line-up. His expert knowledge of British politics and international affairs will be very valuable as we develop News at Ten.” |
| ITV News editor Geoff Hill added: “I’m thrilled with the new line-up. It builds on our success and signals the start of an exciting chapter for ITV News. We’re blessed with an incredibly talented group of presenters who will add tremendous value to our award-winning journalism.” | ITV News editor Geoff Hill added: “I’m thrilled with the new line-up. It builds on our success and signals the start of an exciting chapter for ITV News. We’re blessed with an incredibly talented group of presenters who will add tremendous value to our award-winning journalism.” |