Presenter Duncan Wood announced his retirement from the ITV Calendar News after 19 years, following some health-related issues.
The news of Duncan’s exit from the industry after 32 years has left everyone on and off-screen saddened.
Duncan began his career as a reporter for a local Sunderland newspaper before moving on to write for many national publications.
He began his 32-year career in television as a sports presenter at ITV Tyne Tees, after working at Metro FM in Newcastle.
Duncan also had his program, “Wood You Believe It,” and interviewed celebrities for ITV Yorkshire’s “One to One” series.
How Old Is The Calendar Presenter Duncan Wood?
With his 32 years of experience on live television, the Calendar presenter Duncan Wood is assumed to be around 60.
Likewise, he has posted a picture of his mother on his Twitter @duncanwooditv, who turned 93 in January.
Considering her mom’s age and his physical appearance, along with his long years of experience in the industry, it is safe to assume that Duncan is not less than 60 years old.
Why Is Duncan Wood Leaving ITV Calendar after 19 years?
After 19 years as the host of ITV News Calendar, Duncan Wood is stepping down from the show.
Duncan, who has worked in television for more than three decades, became associated with Calendar as one half of ITV News’ longest-running presenting pair, alongside Christine Talbot.
He has previously mentioned struggling with health issues, causing his absence for a good few weeks from the show.
Duncan, who has been unable to work due to health concerns, will leave a recorded message on the show on Thursday, May 26th. He Will be leaving the show nearly 19 years after his first broadcast.
Who is Duncan Wood’s Partner?
Duncan Wood presented along with his on-screen partner Christine Talbot, who he refers to as his “ex-screen wife”.
The two share a tight-knit relationship both on and off-screen.
However, Duncan Wood’s real life-partner is different from his on-screen partner.
Although her name is not disclosed, Duncan often shares pictures with his wife and his family, which includes his mother and his daughter.
What is Duncan Wood’s Net Worth And Salary?
The former TV presenter Duncan Wood’s net worth must amount to a large figure as he has spent 32 years of his life in the media industry.
However, the exact figure of his net worth is not disclosed on the internet yet, but it could be somewhere around $1.5 millions, as his ex-on screen partner Christine Talbot has a similar figure of net worth.
As per the basic salary earned by ITV news presenters, his salary can be estimated to be around $39-40,000 per year.
However, as he is making an exit from the industry, he has not mentioned where he plans to work in the future, or how he plans to earn his living after quitting the live television.