Sian Williams, the host of daily broadcasts, leaves Channel 5 to pursue other interests.
Dan Walker, the anchor of BBC Breakfast, has revealed that he would leave the BBC to lead Channel 5 News. He will replace Sian Williams, the Channel 5 news anchor who just announced her departure, reported BBC News.
Why Is Sian Williams Leaving Channel 5?
Sian Williams is leaving Channel 5 to pursue her passion. She completed her doctorate last year and is a Doctor of Psychology. Thus, she said that’s he was needed somewhere else.
Although news claims she left Channel 5, she has just quit as a news anchor, making her a household name. Thus, she will continue to lead 5 News’ Mind Matters with Dr. Sian, a one-on-one interview strand.
She will also collaborate on special projects and documentaries with Channel 5 and ITN. While leaving, she said that she had been a journalist for more than 35 years across the BBC and ITN.
And the news will always be one of the driving passions of her life. She also added that the latest chapter at Channel 5 and 5 News had also been one of the happiest moments for her. Therefore, she expressed her gratitude to everyone who made her past six years of the experience wonderful.
Where Is The BBC Reporter Sian Williams Going?
The BBC reporter, Sian Williams, is going to pursue her other passion. However, she will be with the channel to host her other shows.
According to Mirror Co UK, during her time as a news anchor, she worked on several programs for the channel, including Secrets of Your Supermarket Food, and has anchored special news programs on the pandemic such as Brexit, Royal Weddings, UK, and US elections, including Donald Trump’s 2016 election.
Most recently, she anchored for news related to the war in Ukraine, fronted a series of documentaries on 5 News called Healing Minds, and conducted the first TV interview with Prince Harry, where he spoke about his mental health.
What Happened to Sian Williams?
Sian Willimas is stepping down as news anchor at Channel 5. However, viewers do not need to worry about not being able to see her because she will continue her 5 News’ Mind Matters with Dr. Sian program.
She said that she was now needed somewhere else but did not clarify where. Thus, some believe she wants to give her time as a psychology doctor.